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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 A Great Event for a Greater Mission 18 A Party at Harmony School

by Odell Williams

18 BEAUTY FOODS

Kimberly Snyder Shows How to Eat for Radiant Skin, Eyes and Hair

by Judith Fertig

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20 ECO-BEAUTY

Homemade Shampoos, Lotions and Perfumes Make Great Gifts

by Kathleen Barnes

22 POWERFUL YOU!

Six Ways to Create the Life You Want

by Judith Fertig

26 PLAYFUL PET GIFTS Animals Love Interactive Toys and Games

by Sandra Murphy

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28 The Importance

of Feeding Your Pet the Proper Diet

by Don’Fra Miller

29 CELLULITE SHRINKERS Five Simple Exercises to Smooth Thighs

by E.C. LaMeaux

30 BRING BACK THE MAGIC

Give Kids the True Gifts of the Season

by Meredith Montgomery

32 STORE OF HOPE:

Purchase with a Purpose

by Monique Williams and Aloysius Anderson, of DJJ

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11 7 communitynews 1 1 healthbriefs 13 globalbriefs 1 5 inspiration 1 7 travelspotlight 18 consciouseating 13 20 greenliving 26 naturalpet 29 fitbody 30 healthykids 34 ecotip 36 naturaldirectory 40 calendar

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letterfrompublisher Reflecting on the Empty Dinner Table

T contact us Owner/Publisher Annette Carter Briggs Writers MaryJo Briggs Odell Williams Sustainability/ Development Consultant Aloysius Anderson Senior Editor Sara Gurgen Design & Production Kristina Parella Billy Briggs Stephen Gray-Blancett Advertising Sales Annette Carter Briggs To contact Natural Awakenings Columbia Edition: PO Box # 2812 Columbia, SC 29202 Phone: 803-233-3693 Cell: 803-309-2101 Fax: 877-412-4905 ColaPublisher@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com ©2014 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved.

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hroughout the U.S., November is widely considered the month of reflection, deep gratitude and heartfelt thankfulness. Thanksgiving is all about getting together and creating lasting memories captured by iPhones and cameras to post on Facebook, Instagram and such.

I love all of it! Family is critically vital to me, and I get REALLY excited in preparation for Thanksgiving Day. You see, my husband and I are “empty nesters,” so the opportunity to gather the entire family for a few precious hours around the dinner table is something that I treasure.

Thanksgiving isn’t just about food, however … it’s about the time spent together—a lost art in America. Families everywhere are choosing to “opt out” of planned family time over dinner due to busy schedules, overcrowded “to-do” lists and misplaced priorities.

The origin and birth of Thanksgiving was founded on time spent together. Did you know that according to most historians, the first recognition of Thanksgiving took place between September 21 and November 11 in 1621? A three-day feast, colonial Pilgrims were joined by Chief Massasoit and nearly 90 members of his local Wampanoag Indian tribe to celebration a successful harvest and divine protection from adverse elements.

Fast forwarding to 1863, President Abraham Lincoln, during the Civil War, proclaimed a national day of “Thanksgiving and Praise,” to be celebrated on Thursday, November 26, thus making Thanksgiving an official Federal holiday.

If our founders understood the importance of gathering together, then why can’t we? How important is spending time with family? Numerous studies show that teenagers that regularly eat dinner with their families are less likely to participate in fights, engage in illicit behavior involving drugs and alcohol, and are more likely to get better grades and be mentally and physically healthy. Moreover, children not eating dinner with their families are 61 percent more likely to use alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs. And, finally, children that eat with their families are more likely to eat healthier foods and more balanced meals.

So, as it was for the founders of our country … the same holds true today.

An empty dinner table does not a healthy and happy family make. Family time is VERY important in the development of healthy family relationships and happier homes. Start filling the empty table, and watch how this simple change can actually change everything.

Thanking God for family,

Annette Briggs, Publisher

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communitynews Garner’s Fall Health Fair

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n Saturday, November 8, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Garner’s Natural Life will host its Fall Health Fair in celebration and recognition of four years of honored service to the Columbia and Greater Midlands community. The fun-filled day of activities will include free samples, product demos, practitioners, door prizes and much more. Garner’s Natural Life is an independently owned business specializing in top-quality wellness supplements, gluten-free body care products, holistic pet care and aromatherapy. Come as an honored guest to experience Garner’s unique and notable customer care.

Location: Garner’s Natural Life: 4840 Forest Dr., Ste.15A, Columbia (in Trenholm Plaza next to Starbucks). For more information, call 803-454-770 or visit GarnersNaturalLife.com.

Farm to Table:

November Harvest Dinner

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ull up a chair at the dinner table. On Monday, November 3, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., the Table Event Company, in partnership with City Roots of Columbia, will host the fall harvest farm-to-table dinner at City Roots Farm, the only sustainable, organic local farm in town. Featuring resident chefs Kristian Niemi and Travis Rayle, this time-honored tradition will bring the best of local, fresh, cultural cuisine in a four-course format coupled with opening cocktails and great wine pairings.

Cost: $60. Location: City Roots Farm: 1005 Airport Blvd., Columbia. For more information, call 803-254-2302 or visit FarmToTableEvent.com.

Sustainable Holiday Celebration

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n Monday, December 1, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sustainable Midlands will present the sixth annual Sustainable Holiday Celebration in the Grand Hall at 701 Whaley Street, Columbia. This year’s event will feature many of the artisans and craftspeople that make the Midlands community wonderful and unique, as well as a traditional sampling of great local food. Free food tastings and a cash bar will also be featured.

So kick off the holiday season with a commitment to buy, eat and experience local. The vision and mission of Sustainable Midlands is to find viable solutions that balance the needs of the community, the environment and the economy.

Cost: $5 donation. For more information, call 803-629-7900, email Stephen@SustainableMidlands.org, or visit SustainableMidlands.org.

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communitynews Dynamic Health & Fitness Opens New Location

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ynamic Health & Fitness Club is opening its new facility on December 1 at 3225 Sunset Boulevard, located conveniently near Lexington Medical Center. Everyone in the community is invited to stop by to see everything that will be offered, including more than 50 group fitness classes, a kids’ zone, tanning, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, personal training, multi-club access and more. Classes include the world-famous BodyPump, BodyCombat and BodyAttack techniques, as well as Zumba, spinning, yoga, Pilates, TRX,

boot camp and step.

An advocate in the local health and fitness community, Dynamic Fitness is locally owned and operated, driven to deliver an unmatched customer-service experience to all members. Awarded the Best of Lexington recognition by The State newspaper for 2013 and 2014 at Dynamic’s first location, the company wants to expand its reach and impact to meet the needs of Midlands area residents throughout the region. Special membership options are available for sale prior to December 1.

For more information or to arrange a tour of the new facility, call general manager Chris Hollingsworth at 803-465-9131 or email ChrisH@DynamicHealthClub.com.

2014 Veterans Day at Riverbanks Zoo

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n Tuesday, November 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Riverbanks Zoo will honor Veterans Day and the honorable service of both active and retired military personnel by offering free park admission. Local patriots are welcome and encouraged to come and enjoy a day of “wild” fun and enjoyment.

Cost: Free for active duty and retired military personnel with a military ID. Location: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden: 500 Wildlife Pkwy., Columbia. For more information, call 803-779-8717 or visit RiverbanksZoo.org.

Electronic Recycling and Shred Event

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n Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to noon, Keep the Midlands Beautiful will be holding an electronic recycling and shred event at Crossroads Middle School. For Lexington and Richland residents only, the list of acceptable items include computers (and accessories), TVs, DVD players, VCRs, fax machines, copiers, gaming systems, phones, microwaves, stereo equipment and much more. Items containing Freon are not permissible (for example refrigerators).

Cost: Free. Location: Crossroads Middle School: 6949 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia. For more information, call 803-733-1139, email Info@KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org, or visit KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org.

The Gilbert Green Home Workshop

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n Saturday, November 8, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Gilbert Elementary School will host the Gilbert Green Home Workshop. Topics of interest include: What is climate change and how will it affect South Carolina?, presented

by Jim Gandy (WLTX meteorologist); the Reduce/Reuse/Recycle initiative; ways to conserve electricity; home improvements that save energy; indoor air quality and how to improve it; and much more. Activities for children will also be included.

Cost: Free. Location: Gilbert Elementary School: 314 Main St., Gilbert. For more information, call Libby Callicoat at 803543-1161 or email eacbmc@gmail.com.

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Junk the Art 2014

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n Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Habitat for Humanity and ReStore will host the 2014 Junk the Art recycling event in partnership with Sonoco Recycling, Keep the Midlands Beautiful, the Midlands Recycling Coalition, and the Lexington County Recycles Campaign. This free event is designed to connect local residents with green businesses to kick off America Recycles Day, recognized on Saturday, November 15, which is a national initiative of Keep America Beautiful. America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the U.S. Junk Art 2014 activities for the entire family include an amateur birdhouse building and design contest, upcycled projects for schools from Sonoco’s RETHINK initiative on display, local green business vendors, food and prizes.

Cost: Free. Location: Central S.C. Habitat for Humanity ReStore: 2814 Augusta Rd., West Columbia. For more information, call 803-733-1139, email Info@KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org, or visit KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org.

Beekeeping Workshop 101

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t’s all about the bees on Saturday, November 15, from 1 to 4 p.m., the Lexington County Library (main branch) will host the Beekeeping Workshop 101 session, sponsored by the Lexington Soil and Water Conservation District. The workshop content will address numerous bee-keeping questions and topics, such as: Who can keep bees? Why do people keep bees? Where11/1 can you keep bees? What do bees need to survive?

Who is the bee famSEI-Columbia ily (queen, drone and worker). Other topics focus on the problems with keeping 540-1183-NA-InTouch-MT-4x3 Natural Awakenings bees and the related equipment/cost. Space is limited to first-paid registrants.

4.75 x 3.25 PK County Library (main Cost: $10. Registration is at 12:45 p.m. Location: Lexington 10/9

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Farm to Trunk

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ome and join Table Event Company and City Roots on Wednesday, November 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. for the 2014 Farm-to-Trunk event hosted at City Roots Farm. Participants can stock up by buying Harvest Dinner Series wines at a discount and shopping the farm for fresh local food. Twenty wine selections from Advintage Distributing will be featured for wine tasting and purchase, complementing the tasty appetizers served and great shopping opportunities in store.

Cases of wine will be available for order and pick up on Friday as well.

Cost: $20. Location: City Roots Farm: 1005 Airport Blvd., Columbia. For more information, call 803-254-2302 or visit FarmToTableEvent.com.

Christmas Holiday Trees at Gardner’s Outpost

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ardner’s Outpost is excited to announce that it will be selling grade-A Fraser fir Christmas trees for the holiday season this year. The firs will be hand-picked and carefully selected for optimal shape, height and health. To maximize sap retention and longevity, the trees will be cut the day after Thanksgiving and made available by midday. The durable, long-lasting trees will be sold in placement stands; however, other tree stand selections will be available for purchase. Double-stuffed boxwood wreaths will also be available to complete the Christmas shopping checklist.

For more information, call 803-2520041.

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communitynews The 2014 Annual Corn Maze, Presented by Clinton Sease Farm

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ome and get lost in the maze. Now through Sunday, November 16, Clinton Sease Farm is hosting the widely popular Corn Maze. Try to navigate the eight-acre corn maze to find clues, pictures and games.

Maize-o-Vision secret decoders will be available to help one through the multi-acre puzzle, which is a fun way for families, scouts, schools, youth groups and corporate parties to practice team-building exercises. Other notable highlights include the “kiddie” corn maze, the tire maze, the tricyle raceway, the cornsnake, rubber duck races, the sand pile, South Carolina’s original marshmallow maze, a John Deere combine slide, pumpkin bowling, a giant 40-foot slide, a gift shop, snack shop and more. As a note, the corn maze is, unfortunately, not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: $10, free to kids 2 years and under. Group rates are available. Hay rides: $2. Times: Fridays, 6 to 11 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sundays, 2 to 7 p.m. Location: Clinton Sease Farm: 382 Olde Farm Rd., Lexington. For more information, call 803-730-2863, email Info@ClintonSeaseFarm. com, or visit ClintonSeaseFarm.com.

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Healthy Harmonizing

to Reduce Holiday Stress

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he holiday season is a time to spread cheer and good will. But for some of us, it is a time to cope with uninvited and unwelcomed visitors— stress and depression. The primary objective of feng shui is to create balance and harmony in all aspects of an individual’s life, including one’s health. Feng shui is a design system based upon the flow of energy (ch’i) through the home or office by the strategic placement of certain objects and colors. Whether an individual’s health is slightly out of balance or if he or she is experiencing major health difficulties, feng shui has been proven to provide help. It can be effective when used independently or in conjunction with other healing methods.

Open since July, Eastern Design and Home Staging has helped many individuals in the Midlands community achieve balanced health and emotional well-being. Give this holiday season an energy boost with feng shui.

For more information, call Ivy Ellerby at 803-470-4567, email EasternDesignAndHomeStaging@gmail.com, or visit DesignAndHomeStaging.com. See ad, page 7.

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Organics Boast More Nutrients, Fewer Toxins

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onventionally grown foods contain pesticide residues that are three to four times higher than those found in organic foods (traces may be due to atmospheric drift from other fields or soils), according to a review of 343 research studies published last June in the British Journal of Nutrition. The review, which included studies of food grown in different regions and seasons, also determined that organic foods contained higher levels of healthy nutrients such as minerals, vitamins and antioxidants (specifically polyphenols), compared to conventional foods, which also contained significantly higher levels of cadmium, a heavy metal toxin.

The study’s authors found evidence that the higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations are linked to specific organic growing practices such as avoiding mineral nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, respectively. They commented, “Results indicate that switching from conventional to organic crop consumption would result in a 20 to 40 percent increase in crop-based antioxidant/polyphenolic intake levels.”

Healthy Water Secrets

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he importance of water is unquestionable. We need it daily for proper functioning of body organs, nourishing body cells, detoxifying and cleaning. It is only right that we pay more attention to what we put in our bodies. The water we consume should be of purest quality, but is it? According to research from the Environmental Working Group, when drinking tap water, one can consume more than 300 chemicals and pollutants, such as pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals, prescription drugs and chlorine, to name just a few. Many are completely unaware that the daily consumption of unclean water can actually be harmful, possibly leading to serious health issues. In 1991, the Environmental Protection Agency concluded that the average person can absorb more contaminants from bathing and showering than actually drinking polluted water. The best solution to protect the family is to filter all water for usage. Studies have revealed that filtered shower water not only removes the harmful effects of chlorine and other chemicals but also helps retain hair and skin’s natural protective oils, enhances the performance of shampoos and soaps, and also improves air quality.

There are many different types of water purification systems designed to fit almost every budget. Here at Kay Plumbing we partner with EasyWater, an industry leader, to provide the latest in filtration technology, supplying an entire home with clean, healthy and pure water. These filter systems are environmentally friendly and require minimal maintenance. Kay Plumbing is an expert in the water filtration field, providing accurate information, thorough water testing and professionalism.

For more information, call 803-445-3707 or visit KayPlumbing.com. See ad, page 24. natural awakenings

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Looking at Beautiful Art Bumps Up Brain Activity

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esearchers from Japan’s Oita University have found that aesthetic appreciation of paintings may be linked to altering activities in specific areas of the brain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of 39 people were taken as they looked at slides of still life and landscape paintings by 19th-century French painters and slides of photographs that closely replicated the paintings.

While the subjects considered both the paintings and the photographic analogs to be beautiful during the experiment—with no significant differences between them—the most beautiful paintings were rated significantly higher than their corresponding photographic analogs in the pre-experimental phase. The researchers cite this as evidence of feeling greater pleasure from the paintings.

The MRIs showed that during the experiment, portions of the brain’s frontal lobe related to emotions, memory, learning and decision making were activated.

However, when the researchers compared the positive effects of aesthetic appreciation of the art paintings versus the photographs, they noted significantly more activity at the back of the subjects’ brains, specifically the bilateral cuneus, a part of the occipital lobe responsible for basic visual processing; and the left lingual gyrus, or ridge, associated with vision, encoding visual memory, logical ordering and dreaming. The findings suggested that these neural structures are associated with the aesthetic appreciation for paintings.

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Honey and Ginger Beat Antibiotics in Fighting Superbugs

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esearchers from Ethiopia’s University of Gondar College of Medicine have recently found that the use of mixtures of honey and ginger extract can treat drug-resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. They note that further clinical evaluation and pharmacological standardization of the mixtures are needed before they can be used therapeutically.

The scientists conducted laboratory testing with clinical isolations of five separate superbugs: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus aureus (non-MRSA), two strains of Escherichia coli plus Klebsiella pneumoniae. The inhibition of all five types of bacteria by three common antibiotics—methicillin, amoxicillin and penicillin—were compared with the antibacterial effects of ginger extract, honey and a combination of the two.

The ginger extract and honey combination was found to have the greatest inhibiting effect on the bacteria; however, even the two applied separately were more effective against the bacteria than the antibiotics.

Although in vivo studies are needed, the researchers believe that the honey and ginger extract combination is a promising source for treatment of resistant bacterial strains.

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

Cash Mobs

Collective On-the-Spot Buying Revives Local Businesses In most areas of the country, small, locally owned retail businesses are the lifeblood of local economies, but the rising costs of doing business often means they cannot compete with the lower prices of big-box retail giants that negotiate in volume.

For several years, the growth and frequency of cash mobs have been breathing new life into struggling mom-and-pop businesses. Like a flash mob performing a dance or social protest, a cash mob gathers people together to have a tremendously positive effect on hometown businesses that may have served them and their families for decades.

Most cash mobs agree to meet on a particular day, with each participant committing to spend a specified amount, typically $20 or more. The benefits for local businesses far exceed a one-day influx of cash窶馬ew customers are found, previous customers become active ones again and a new appreciation for businesses that fuel a local economy is realized.

Participants can also have a little fun while further benefiting their communities as many cash mobs gather with old friends and new after a shopping frenzy at a local establishment for food and drinks.窶ｨ Source: CashMob.com

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globalbriefs Tomato Lacquer

Non-Toxic Can Lining in Development Because fresh food spoils quickly, many packaging and preservation innovations have helped to extend transportation hardiness and shelf life. Now, a new bioresin made from tomato plant byproducts could make it safer to eat ubiquitous canned goods.

Led by the Stazione Sperimentale per l’Industria delle Conserve Alimentari (Experimental Station for the Food Preserving Industry), in Parma, Italy, the BIOCOPAC (biocopac.eu/en) consortium is developing a bio-based thermosetting lacquer. Most metal food packaging has a BPA-filled liner or chemical-based lacquer to prevent corrosion. While these keep the can intact, they have been linked to deleterious effects on the food inside.

Source: Inhabitat.com

Shark Snooping

Sea-Surfing Robot Tracks Marine Life An unmanned, solar-powered Wave Glider robot has been deployed off the U.S. coast near San Francisco as part of an arsenal of ocean-observing technologies revealing in real time the mysterious journeys of great white sharks and other marine creatures. A new network that also includes data receivers on fixed buoys picks up signals from acoustic tags on animals passing within 1,000 feet and transmits information to a research team on shore, led by Stanford University Marine Sciences Professor Barbara Block.

The technology is central to Block’s Blue Serengeti Initiative, which builds on the Tagging of Pacific Predators project, part of the international Census of Marine Life (2000-2010). “The use of revolutionary technology increases our capacity to observe our oceans and census populations, improve fisheries management models and monitor animal responses to climate change,” says Block.

Shark Net is a free IOS app available at the Apple store, created by Block and her colleagues to enable a direct, personal connection between the public and wild marine animals, and to raise awareness of the teeming ocean life just off North America’s West Coast.

Source: SierraClub.org

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Practice Gratitude and Change Your Life

by April Thompson “I have started a gratitude journal that I write in every day. When you run out of the ‘obvious’ blessings, it makes you dig deep and see all the small things. I commit to do my very best to never take anything or anybody, good or bad, for granted.” ~ Lisa Henderson Middlesworth “A town can be such a blessing. Neighbors always pull together when there’s a tragedy or natural disaster. The boundaries diminish and yards become one... we eat in each other’s kitchens, supervise each other’s children, share vehicles and generally watch out for each other. I believe it is God’s way of reminding us that we’re one family and each of us provides the strength and foundation for the other.” ~ Colleen Epple Pine

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iddlesworth “Feeling gratitude “In many cases, it was the most significant conversaand Pine are and not expressing tion we ever had.” among thouGratitude is a small sands adopting a Gratiit is like wrapping act with a big payoff, tude Challenge to help a present and Green observes. “The develop their gratitude person receiving gratitude reflex and cultivate a not giving it.” appreciates knowing they more positive outlook on life. Gratitude can ~ William Arthur Ward made a difference, but the giver is the greatest take many forms, but recipient. It feels good typically participants to express gratitude, plus you are freed pledge to reflect upon and express it from future regrets that you didn’t exdaily with the help of email prompts press it when you had the chance.” from a sponsoring organization. A

Patricia Brugioni, a Christian gratitude practice can help grow Science nurse from Chicago, has been appreciation for the strangers that sharing three things she’s grateful for better our lives. It can also deepen our on social media on a daily basis since gratefulness for the significant others taking a five-day online challenge earwe sometimes take for granted. lier this year. “I am a grateful person

Approaching a milestone birthday, retired businessman Walter Green set out by nature, but now I am claiming the good that is coming to me and learnon a year-long journey to visit 44 people that he credited with changing his life to ing to cherish things without feeling initiate conversations about their influlike I have to earn them,” she says. ence, which he recounts in the book This is the Moment! While the relationships Connect with freelance writer April were already solid, according to Green, Thompson at AprilWrites.com. natural awakenings

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A Party at Harmony School

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he education of the next generation of leaders in America is vitally important, not only to the child being taught but also to the preservation and well-being of this country as a viable nation in the 21st century. Serving Columbia and the greater Midlands, Harmony School is a tax-exempt 501(c)3, nonprofit educational organization offering families a unique blend of teaching methods for students. The school’s philosophy is one that views each child as an individual with unique needs and learning styles, offering individualized instruction to nourish each child’s special abilities. Harmony School utilizes an eclectic blend of educational philosophies, including Montessori, inquiry-based methods and Waldorf-inspired learning techniques. This combination of learning curriculum and resources provides experiential “hands-on” learning opportunities for students every day. Starting with preschool, progressing to kindergarten and ending with fifth grade, students spend ample time in nature exposed to music, art, literature, poetry, foreign language and physical movement. Harmony School’s curriculum encourages self-motivation, self-reliance and independence while fostering creativity and a desire to learn. Classrooms are intentionally designed to be multi-aged and non-competitive, thus allowing children to learn at their own pace. The school also utilizes a multi-sensory approach and style, allowing children to learn by way of discovery and exploration of the world around them.

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Being a 501(c)3 organization, one of the ways that Harmony School generates funding is through event fundraisers and related activities. At 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, the school will hold its ninth annual Oyster Roast and Silent Auction at 3737 Covenant Road, in Forest Acres. Along with fresh oysters, homemade chili (and a best chili recipe contest), beer, wine, fresh breads and more will be on the menu.

Also, there will be live music by Pretty Faces, The Next Door Drummers, Pharaohs in Space, as well as a silent auction.

Professional bonfire artist Chris Orr will return again this year showcasing his unique talent for the crowd.

The proceeds from this event allow the school to do many things, such as provide unique field-trip opportunities; fund school-improvement projects and materials; defray the cost of school events; and, most importantly, offer financial assistance to families in need. Consider attending a great event for an even greater cause.

Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online at HarmonySchoolSC.BlogSpot.com, or by contacting the school office at 803-787-1899, ext 5. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, and auction items are needed. Contact the school for more information about a donation or sponsorship options available at HarmonySchoolSC@gmail.com.

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Healthy Holiday at Sea Set Sail on the Caribbean’s Only Holistic Love Boat

by Judith Fein

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t’s a plant-based gourmet restaurant, state-of-the-art alternative health conference, healing retreat, Caribbean vacation and love boat.

This combination was impossible to find until visionary health food guru Sandy Pukel originated the Holistic Holiday at Sea concept 12 years ago. He began by operating health food stores, undertook the production of miso and seitan and organized seminars and festivals, working with many health and nutrition leaders. “So my partner John Belleme and I figured, why not put it all together and create a floating vacation for mind, body and spirit?” says Pukel.

He explains, “There are parties every night, singles events and open seating in the dining room, so you get to meet new people at almost every meal.” It’s easy to connect with like-minded folks on custom shore excursions, at yoga and fitness classes and attending exciting, informative and inspirational talks by a dream team of vegan and alternative health experts.

“Romances that lead to weddings are a common occurrence,” Pukel says, grinning. “Honeymoons are planned during our voyages.”

One of the most moving events is the recovery panel, where passengers share dramatic stories about how switching to a plant-based or macrobiotic diet literally saved their lives. Janet Vitt, a nurse and mother afflicted with metastatic cancer, weighed 72 pounds and was told that she had six weeks to live. She had run out of conventional options when she began a plant-based diet. Twelve years later, she married at sea on one of the first vegan cruises.

Another memorable panelist, Betty Hoehn, was diagnosed with lymphatic leukemia and then lymphoma. She was so disabled that she considered canceling the cruise, but changed her mind, and completely changed her lifestyle buoyed by what she learned.

Her stunned oncologist reported a few months later that she was cancer-free.

Many such testimonials can be heard onboard about what happens when people take responsibility for their health and commit to a cleansing, balancing, healing, plant-based diet.

“People love the healthy food from the cruise kitchen run by internationally renowned vegan Chef Mark Hanna,” observes Pukel. He and

Hanna co-authored Green and Grains on the Deep Blue Sea Cookbook.

Cruises also include plant-based cooking classes by prominent teachers, including Chef AJ (Abbie Jaye), who signs her emails “love and kale,” and has been vegan since 1977. “I was pre-vet when I was asked to cut the heads off of salamanders,” she says. “I always say I became vegetarian rather than veterinarian.”

The down-to-earth chef remarks, “You can make simple, uncomplicated plant-based cuisine or stretch and make it as gourmet or fancy as you like.” She considers cooking fun and wants passengers to feel the same way.

Many of them return home with recipes, inspired and eager to experiment in their own kitchens.

Passengers also receive helpful, informative materials and take copious notes from talks given by medical and nutritional luminaries like Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Michael Greger and Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Classes cover preventive care, holistic approaches to life and health, meditation, integrative relaxation, plant-based and whole food diets, alternative treatments and other solutions to problems that plague many people and erode their quality of life.

Campbell, who will be featured in the 2015 lineup, is the author of 300plus research articles and the bestselling book, The China Study: Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and LongTerm Health. He counsels everyone, “Eat vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains and tubers, with little or no added fat, refined carbohydrates (sugar, white flour) or salt. The closer one gets to that kind of dietary lifestyle, the better.”

National Geographic Traveler has chosen Holistic Holiday at Sea as “one of the l00 best worldwide vacations to enrich your life.” It’s hard to find a reason not to sail on a voyage to well-being.

For more information on the Holistic Holiday at Sea Vegan Cruise, from Mar. 14 to 21, visit HolisticHolidayAtSea.com or call 1-800-496-0989.

Judith Fein is an award-winning international travel journalist and the author of Life is a Trip: The Transformative Magic of Travel, plus The Spoon from Minkowitz, about honoring ancestors.

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duces a mid-afternoon slump. They are hard to digest together and all at once, taxing body energy,” she explains. “Then, when you feel the inevitable drop in energy, you might turn to caffeine or sugary soda, but that only brings on another slump.”

Beauty Foods Kimberly Snyder Shows How to Eat for Radiant Skin, Eyes and Hair

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by Judith Fertig

ise food choices that optimize digestion and promote natural, ongoing detoxification can help us attain red-carpet shape, professes nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty Detox Foods. She aims for optimum health as the basis for achieving a desirable outward glow.

Snyder says she once struggled with several beauty issues. In seeking wellness on the way to becoming a nutritionist, she found that her daily energy level improved after she started making shifts in her diet. She then lost weight, her hair got healthier and her formerly troubled facial skin became clear and smooth.

Blogging about her gradual transformation and lifestyle philosophies attracted media attention and a celebrity clientele by word of mouth. “I never looked for clients; they found me,” she says. Today, Snyder counts entertainers Fergie and her actor-husband Josh Duhamel, Kerry Washington, Channing Tatum and Drew Barrymore among the many celebrities she has helped get into better camera-ready shape.

Early into her personal transformation, Snyder realized that digestion holds the key. “I never linked my constipation issues with my acne,” she says. “It’s a tremendous amount of work to digest food. It’s no wonder that eating a fast-food sandwich with gluten bread, animal protein and cheese with casein pro-

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Snyder, who is now a vegan, suggests simplifying meals and starting them with whole, raw, plant-based foods like salads.

She advises her clients to start the day with lemon juice in warm water. If they don’t feel like breakfast, she advises, “Don’t force yourself. Listen to your body, it knows best.”

When hunger hits, Snyder blends a Glowing Green Smoothie—what she calls, “the star of the whole Beauty Detox program,” in her book. A batch of three to four servings requires seven cups of chopped spinach; six cups of chopped romaine lettuce; one-and-a-half cups of chopped celery; one banana; an apple and a pear, both peeled, cored and chopped; two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and two cups of filtered water. She claims that drinking this smoothie can make a difference in just three days.

She also lists 50 plant-based foods for specific body benefits because they are naturally alkaline-forming during digestion and assimilate more effectively than acid-forming animal protein, dairy, caffeine, alcohol and sugar. By improving digestion, we end up feeling more energetic.

Timely Eating

Carefully timed consumption is another key in Snyder’s beauty regimen. She recommends starting the day with a light smoothie, eating foods based on whole plants throughout the day, and then eating a raw salad and a vegetarian meal or some animal protein as an earlier dinner. Eating fruit by itself on an empty stomach helps it digest better than when combined with other foods that take longer to process. On hungrier days, Snyder suggests turning to whole grains such as oats or quinoa, which are high in fiber and lower in fat, or fibrous chia seeds.

When energy is low, she advocates supplementing with bee pollen or a protein smoothie. She stresses, “Progress, not perfection,” as her mantra, advising that it’s better to take small steps and keep moving forward rather than try to change everything all at once. She believes that experiencing higher energy and beauty benefits provides effective incentives to continue instead of trying to stick to a strict, numbers-based plan that doesn’t take into account energy or digestion.

Ongoing Cleansing

“The metaphor I use for healthy digestion is a waterfall versus a stagnant pond,” says Snyder. “You want your system to be moving, dynamic.” To keep digestive “sludge” out of our body’s systems, Snyder recommends a proven detox approach of drinking liquid only between meals to help foods digest easier. She particularly recommends her own Probiotic & Enzyme Salad, made with four cups of shredded cabbage; one inch of fresh ginger, cut into strips; one teaspoon of caraway seeds; and cold, filtered water, all left to naturally ferment in a jar at room temperature for about five days—or refrigerated raw sauerkraut from a health food store—to help flush out

toxins. She also emphasizes supplementing with probiotics, such as her unique formula made from soil-based organisms.

Infrared sauna treatments can also help leach heavy metals out of body fat and decrease cellulite.

“These techniques have been around for a long time because they work,” says Snyder. “As I always say, outer beauty is a reflection of inner health.”

Connect at KimberlySnyder.com.

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

Top 50 Beauty Detox Foods

by Kimberly Snyder These foods work to improve specific body areas while promoting whole-body wellness. Such plant-based foods also improve digestion and raise energy levels.

For Beautiful Skin Youthful Red bell peppers Coconut (fresh, milk, oil) Avocados Spinach

Arugula Onions Raw applecider vinegar Garlic Lemon

For Beautiful Hair

For a Beautiful Body Fluid body movement Broccoli Brussels sprouts Sesame seeds Romaine lettuce

Radiant Watercress Figs Sweet potatoes Cucumbers Acai

Pumpkin seeds Dulse (a type of seaweed) Carrots Radishes Nutritional yeast

Cellulite-free Fresh cilantro and parsley Buckwheat and oat groats (whole oats)

Soft Pineapple Almonds Walnuts Flaxseed

For Beautiful Eyes

Toned body Kale Hemp seeds Quinoa Millet Chia seeds

Unlined, wrinkle-free Pears Cabbage Turmeric Clear, blemish-free Fermented vegetables (e.g., sauerkraut)

Bright eyes Papaya Beets Blueberries Apples Eliminating dark circles and puffiness Celery Collard greens Asparagus Bananas

For an Inner Glow Bee pollen Sunflower seeds Sprouts Spirulina (dried blue-green algae) or chlorella (high chlorophyll algae)

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Eco-Beauty Homemade Shampoos, Lotions and Perfumes Make Great Gifts

by Kathleen Barnes

cial shampoos, but it gets hair much cleaner,” she advises.

Homemade beauty products are a natural outlet for anyone that loves to cook or craft. Make a small batch—experiment with an array of essential oils to create a preferred scent to suit individual tastes, and add or subtract the amounts according to skin and hair types.

“Take it a step further and make pretty gift packages with glass bottles, jars or tins embellished with ribbons, personal artwork or anything else that taps into your creative juices,” says Cox. “Your friends and family will be especially happy to receive and use them.”

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books and publisher at Take Charge Books. Connect at Kathleen@KathleenBarnes.com.

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any of us have grown disenchanted with expensive, commercial beauty products that include toxic and even cancer-causing ingredients. Fortunately, safe, natural and affordable alternatives—including homemade shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, bath salts, body scrubs and butters—are stocked at many natural grocers and health food stores.

We all want to avoid phthalates, cetyl alcohol, triclosan, sodium laureth sulfate, parabens and many other poisonous chemicals commonly found in lotions, creams, scrubs, oils, perfumes and makeup products that may not be listed on labels. “You want to know what’s in your product,” says Janice Cox, of Medford, Oregon, the bestselling author of Natural Beauty at Home and Eco-Beauty. “If you’re making your own, you’re in control.”

Cox remarks, “Ingredients are absorbed through the skin, our largest organ. It’s why some medicines like birth control, pain relief and nicotine patches are effectively applied externally; it’s also why toxic ingredients placed on our skin can be so harmful.”

Her recommended solution is simple: The kitchen cabinet harbors solutions to the dry and dull skin that plagues many this time of year, shampoo residues that result in drab hair,

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and less-than-glowing skin due to a suboptimal holiday diet.

“Many products require only one or two ingredients and take minimal time to make,” says Cox. “Plus, they cost only pennies. Who wouldn’t choose that over a $30-an-ounce mysterious chemical soup?”

Honey is a Cox favorite for several reasons, including its antimicrobial effects: a dab on a blemish or insect bite can zap it overnight. “Honey has high potassium content, making it almost impossible for bacteria to survive in,” she explains. It’s also a good source of B vitamins thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, plus minerals like iron, zinc and manganese. In this case, what’s absorbed through skin is literally nourishing our body’s entire system.

Honey is also a powerful humectant, helping to prevent loss of moisture from skin and hair. Cox recommends dropping a tablespoon or two in a warm bath to soothe rough skin without stickiness, a conditioning mixture of honey and olive oil to produce silky hair and an apple-honey toner to facilitate glowing skin.

She also recommends an easy shampoo that contains nothing more than natural soap (like Dr. Bronner’s), water and a little vegetable oil for dry hair. “It doesn’t foam up like commer-

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Simple Natural Beauty Ingredients Here are a few favorite ingredients for home treatments: n Honey is perfect for conditioning dry, damaged hair and rinses out easily. n Sour cream makes a great facial mask for softening and cleansing a dull complexion. n Green tea is packed with antioxidants and tones skin with no need to rinse off. n Oatmeal can be used instead of soap to cleanse all skin types. n Pineapple juice soothes tired feet and softens rough patches. n Baking soda works head to toe as a hair rinse, facial scrub and bath soak. n Olive oil in a nail soak keeps nails clean, flexible and strong.

Muscle-Soothing Bath Salts Yields 24 ounces This is the perfect bath to relax and refresh the whole body. Add a few drops of essential oils to the mixture for scent.

1 cup kosher or sea salt 1 cup baking soda 1 cup Epsom salt Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean, dry container. Pour one cup of the mixture into a warm tub slowly, allowing the salts to dissolve completely. Soak for at least 20 minutes, but no more than 40 minutes.

Raw Sugar Body Scrub Yields 10 ounces Raw sugar is well-suited for freshening skin. Using a body scrub helps rid skin of surface impurities, enabling it to retain more moisture and look healthier. It also boosts circulation, which energizes the whole body.

1 cup raw sugar ½ cup light oil, such as almond or sunflower ½ tsp vitamin E oil Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean container. Massage a tablespoon or two at a time all over the body to gently exfoliate and moisturize skin.

Body Butter

wave or on the stovetop using a double boiler, gently heat until the mixture just begins to melt. Remove from heat and stir well until the wax and cocoa butter are melted and all ingredients are mixed together. Pour into a clean container and allow it to cool completely.

Spread a small amount of the body butter on the skin.

¼ cup vodka or witch hazel ¼ cup water 2-3 drops of a favorite essential oil or a mixture of oils (lavender, sandalwood, bergamot, rose, frangipani, ylang-ylang or jasmine)

Basic Shampoo

Mix all ingredients together. Pour into a clean spray bottle or splash bottle.

Spray or splash the scented cologne onto skin or hair.

Yields 8 ounces

Solid Perfume

If hair is oily, the optional vegetable oil may be omitted, but if hair is dry or damaged, include it. This is a great shampoo for all hair types because it’s gentle on hair and won’t strip away the natural oils.

Yields 1 ounce

½ cup water ½ cup mild natural liquid soap (like Dr. Bronner’s or any Castile soap) ½ tsp light vegetable oil (optional) Gently stir all the ingredients together, being careful not to beat the mixture or it will create foam. Pour the shampoo into a clean plastic container. Shampoo as normal, and then rinse well with cool water.

Solid perfume and scents have always been popular because they are long-lasting, easy to carry and discreet—just rub them on—no need to waste them by spraying the air.

1 Tbsp grated beeswax 1 Tbsp almond oil 8 drops essential oil or mixture of oils (peach, orange, sandalwood, vanilla or lavender)

Yields 4 ounces

In a heat-resistant container or small saucepan, gently heat the beeswax and oil until it melts. Stir in the scented oil, pour into a clean, small container and allow the mixture to cool completely.

Rub a finger across the solid perfume and apply the scent to pulse points or anywhere else.

Eau de Cologne was originally made by steeping flowers in a jar with alcohol and a small amount of oil. The scented oil was poured off and the alcohol was mixed with water.

Recipes courtesy of Janice Cox, author of Natural Beauty at Home, Natural Beauty for All Seasons, Natural Beauty from the Garden and Eco Beauty.

Eau de Cologne

Yields 4 ounces This is a rich, buttery cream that makes a wonderful all-over body cream. It contains four well-known skin conditioning oils. ¼ cup grated cocoa butter 1 Tbsp coconut oil 2 Tbsp light sesame oil 1 Tbsp almond oil 1 Tbsp grated beeswax Combine all the ingredients in a heat-resistant container. In the micronatural awakenings

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Powerful You!

Six Ways to Create the Life You Want

by Judith Fertig

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ulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen had reached the top of the New York Times bestseller list more than once, yet she relates in her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, that she also yearned to be able to do a headstand, but felt she didn’t possess the necessary sense of balance.

“That’s just a little story you tell yourself,” advised her personal trainer.

Our bodies, Quindlen observes, are major appliances that deliver decades of faithful service with precious little downtime. She admits, “If the human body had a warranty, mine would have run out ages ago.” Still, she clung to a vision: “I want to be strong; strong enough to hike the mountain without getting breathless, strong enough to take a case of wine from the deliveryman and carry it to the kitchen.”

Quindlen, who lives in New York City and New England, was also maintaining an incorrect belief: It wasn’t her sense of balance that was holding her back, it was fear.

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After two years of trying, she was able to do a headstand. Along with a sense of accomplishment, this quirky achievement was a revelation as she ultimately concluded, “If I can do one thing like that, perhaps there are others.”

Take a Stand

Personal empowerment is all about taking a stand—developing the vision, countering misguided beliefs, having a plan and then moving forward to be the best version of one’s true self.

David Gershon and Gail Straub, of West Hurley, New York, authors of Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life As You Want It, contend that empowerment always starts with a desire for a better life. “We need to learn how to dream, how to boldly and courageously reach for our highest visions,” says Straub. “Start with what’s working already and the vision of what life can be.” She likens self-empowerment to “spiritual surfing, riding the wave where the energy, momentum

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and passion are.”

As workshop leaders, they encourage participants to transform limiting beliefs, determine what is meaningful for them, construct a compelling vision from that insight and then find ways to manifest that vision. They address six key areas in which to become more powerful and realize our personal best: physical health, emotional health, relationships, work, finances and spirituality.

Physical Health

First, recognize what we’re already doing right—eating well, perhaps, or exercising—and then add another healthy activity. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, director of New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease, underscores that much of physical health is within our personal control. “Many lifestyle factors keep us from being physically healthy enough to lead a full life,” she says, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption or drug use, stress and depression. “The good news is that lifestyle factors are within our power to change.”

Steinbaum recommends starting small by changing one bad habit and then seeing how we feel. “Quit the diet soda or the sugar-sweetened beverages.

Get rid of potato chips. Go for a walk.

Put down your smartphone and spend some focused time with your child, a friend or even your pet. Then breathe… and just listen to how you feel.”

Emotional Health

Our emotions can be allies in achieving personal empowerment, advises Straub.

For example, fear can alert us to danger; joy can remind us to be grateful. However, when emotions cause pain and threaten derailment, it’s important to understand why, and then work through it.

“Uncomfortable emotions let us know there is a problem to attend to, a wound to work on, thus allowing us to see our own truth,” explains don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., of San Diego, California, author of The Five Levels of Attachment.

“With awareness, we can observe our uncomfortable emotions, as they may be showing a belief we are holding that is no longer true for us.”

“To work through our emotions, we have to be able to accurately

sense what we are feeling and be able to express it in a healthy way,” adds Straub, like expressing anger after a tough commute by punching a designated pillow or shouting into a closet.

Furthermore, “We need to change the belief we’ve identified that’s causing the painful emotional response.” Did the guy that cut us off in traffic really do it maliciously? Third, learn to let go of a negative emotion that’s automatically triggered when someone or something presses our “hot button” by immediately considering, “He must have been in a big hurry,” or “She doesn’t realize how offensive that remark could be,”

realizing it’s their problem, not ours, and declining to make it ours.

Achieving greater emotional calm is a huge step toward personal empowerment.

Relationships

Acting on heartfelt emotions can help forge stronger and healthier relationships. “Sometimes, we say yes to a false image of ourselves or hide who we are in order to be accepted,” counsels Ruiz, noting that not presenting our authentic selves in relationships will weaken or replace true intimacy with a sense of loneliness and dis-

tance. “Say, ‘I forgive, I accept and I let go.’” This paves the way to being genuine, which naturally leads to greater unconditional love and more fulfilling and honest relationships.

In romantic relationships, life coach Martha Beck, Ph.D., author of Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaiming Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want, suggests ditching the image of two people looking soulfully into each other’s eyes. “Realize that you’re both changing all the time,” she says. Instead, envision two people walking side-byside at the same pace, and a relation-

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ship that will continue to refresh and move forward, instead of getting stuck in well-worn patterns.

Work

Capability is one of the new guiding principles for self-empowerment at work, says Haydn Shaughnessy, a fellow at the University of California-Irvine’s Center for Digital Transformation and co-author, with Nicholas Vitalari, of The Elastic Enterprise. “It’s more about a broad-stroke capability,” he claims, such as public speaking, writing or troubleshooting and fixing machinery.

Capability means a strong skill that can be fine-tuned for a specific circumstance; a talented generalist, rather than a narrow specialist. Shaughnessy recommends that we recognize and develop our best competencies in order to equip ourselves to both withstand economic adversity and help push our careers forward.

Finances

Fiscal self-empowerment involves cultivating the confidence that we will be able to obtain more money when needed. Beck maintains that anyone can create abundance that lasts. “Where people believe they get abundance, they will,” she says, as in friendships or creative problem solving. It’s the mixed internal messages of, “I need more money,” with, “There’s not enough to go around,” that can block the flow of

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abundance in our lives.

Beck, who lives in San Luis Obispo, California, recommends throwing a “neurological toggle switch” to turn off the “lack-and-attack” part of our brains and turn on the “everything-is-goingto-be-all-right” area. This is realized through slowing down, relaxing and meditating. “You have to relax to start dissolving the disbelief in the possibility of having what you want,” she says.

“Empty out the negative thoughts in order to gain the confidence that abundance is yours.”

Spirituality

Following all of these first five steps also helps enhance our spirituality. Dennis Merritt Jones, of Simi Valley, California, author of the new book, Your (Re) Defining Moments: Becoming Who You Were Born to Be, calls it “being pulled by vision,” rather than being pushed by pain. The motivational speaker believes that every encounter, event or circumstance is a portal to a redefining moment—a chance to connect with our authentic self.

Jones cites seven characteristics of the authentic or timeless self: realizing

our oneness in life, reverence for that life, fearlessness because we know we’re part of something bigger, integrity, humility, equanimity and unconditional love. “When these qualities become the norm in our daily lives, we’ll know we are living from the authentic self,” he says.

Jones urges us to live “more vertically.” He explains, “We exist on what I call the surface of life, a horizontal pathway where we go about our daily routines. We often don’t hear the siren call from the depths of our being because we are so busy ‘doing’. It’s the authentic self that’s eternally calling us to be who we were born to be.”

He describes a “sacred intersection” where we can turn from the horizontal every day and move in a vertical direction to the depths of our souls or the heights of our imaginations via mindfulness and self-enquiry. Fortunately, every moment of every day offers this opportunity to expand our being. The key question is, “Will we be consciously present enough to recognize the opening and step through the door?”

These experts concur there is no finish line for self-empowerment or

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PLAYFUL PET GIFTS

Animals Love Interactive Toys and Games

by Sandra Murphy

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hat’s on the family pet’s wish list this year? Family members can have fun creating interactive toys and games that are easy on the holiday budget.

According to a recent American Pet Association survey, three out of four owners buy gifts for their pets during the holiday season to the collective tune of $5 billion. Dogs and cats receive new sweaters and boots, collars and leashes, toys and treats. Yet, what they really crave is attention.

“Too often, pets are left alone for eight hours a day, leading to anxiety, frustration and unwanted behaviors.

It’s important that they’re mentally challenged, learn new commands and have fun,” says Dr. Mary Gardner, co-founder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, in Los Angeles.

“Cognitive decline and muscle wasting, common in older pets, can both be thwarted with games personalized for age and ability.”

Special Dog Treats

Look for sturdy wooden puzzles that hide a treat behind

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doors that pull or slide open. Advanced puzzles involve a multi-step solution.

Following dog treat cookbooks will keep dedicated bakers in a canine’s good graces throughout the year.

Write an activity—a walk, trip to the dog park, game of fetch or a doggie/ human dance party—on a few index cards. “Teach the dog to choose by rubbing one card with a sodium-free bouillon cube,” suggests Eileen Proctor, a pet lifestyle expert in Denver. “As soon as the dog sniffs the card, reward with praise and the designated gift. Once the game is learned, there is no need to keep scenting the cards.” Turn up a corner of all the cards for easy pickup.

Purrfect for Cats

Cats may like to play it cool, but bring out a laser pointer and they act like kittens again. To mimic hunting instincts, play hide-and-seek with kitty’s food; put holes in a closed box with special bits of dry food inside, then let her paw it out or roll the box.

Place a too-large-toswallow jingle bell inside an empty toilet paper roll and tape the ends shut for a charming-sounding toy. An orphaned sock filled with crinkly cellophane and sewn

shut makes an intriguing toy to drag around. Improvise a fishing pole from a colorful dowel rod and heavy twine with a pet- and planet-friendly item tied on the end for a pet to chase.

Cats love to squeeze themselves into small spaces or relax in larger ones, so pass along gift boxes.

Pretty-Bird Specials

In the wild, birds spend most of their time foraging for food. Mimic a wilderness search by hiding food beneath an unused, unbleached coffee filter or a large lettuce leaf. Cut food in pieces big enough to hold in a claw to help hone balance. Hide seeds in a made-for-birds piñata, available at pet supply stores.

Puzzle boxes range from reach-in-forfood versions to slide-a-door or pull-aknob difficulty levels.

Fun for Fish

Betta (Siamese fighting) fish love to rest near the surface, so provide a leafy hammock, available where supplies are sold. Finned friends get exercise as they chase a laser pointer’s red dot through

the water. A new plant or ping-pong ball floating on the surface provides added entertainment.

Moss balls are a good place to hide food and also help keep the water clean. A ceramic log lets fish hide inside.

Climbing Crabs

Pet Precautions As with kids, don’t shower all the surprises on a pet at once. The choices will be overwhelming. Instead, rotate them while keeping one favorite on hand.

Hermit crabs are social animals, both curious and amusing. The gift of a new shell or two during molting season is appreciated. Flat-topped rocks with textured sides, large enough to not tip over, provide a different view. Fibers like those used for macramé, hung from the lid of the tank almost to the floor mimic rope climbing. Upside-down terra cotta flower pots, in different sizes and covered with netting, provide more surfaces and heights to explore.

“Time spent together is a gift for both the giver and the recipient,” says Proctor.

“It’s more thoughtful than anything you can find in a store. You always get back more than you give.”

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

4 Check for loose knobs or small parts on toys and around the house; anything that can break off from a strong bite. Favor smooth, rounded edges.

4 Puzzles and other toys are for supervised play only.

4 Never point a laser light at a pet’s eyes—it can severely damage their vision.

4 Poinsettias can be poisonous to pets—keep them out of reach or out of the house.

4 Because a dog or cat’s tongue is rough, if they chew on tinsel, ribbon, yarn or other textured wrappings or decorations, it’s likely to get swallowed, which can lead to a medical emergency.

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by Don’Fra Miller

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ovember is all about Thanksgiving, and, for many, Thanksgiving Day is all about food. Let’s face it, the old adage “you are what you eat” is really true, and the same goes for our pets. In fact, this statement can have even greater implications on the overall health and lifespan of our beloved pets, often considered to be cherished family members, than on us—and this is not just by chance or theory. Even though we share similar habits, the same home, and, oftentimes, similar eating tendencies, we are, in fact, completely different due to three important letters: D-N-A.

One major difference between the way we eat and the way our pets should eat is heavily based upon how we both, in contrast, uniquely digest our food. On average, the human’s digestive system is approximately 10 to 12 feet in length, while that of a pet’s is approximately 4 to 5 feet. Due to the shorter length of time and space to digest the proper nutritional ingredients, one must be very careful as to what is fed to the “furry” family member.

Once food passes through the pet’s digestive system, either the nutrients are successfully processed and utilized properly, promoting good health and well-being, or the remaining undigested portion is not properly absorbed and becomes waste, or, even worse, toxins that may remain inside the body of the pet, possibly becoming harmful. These toxins can eventually lead to all sorts of miserable and life-threatening health problems, which will not only affect our pets but also impact those that love and cherish them.

Many commercially processed dietary products available for pet consumption are actually not very healthy, or helpful.

In fact, some major brands often place misleading and/or inaccurate information on their product labels. Did you know that research studies reveal that more than 75 percent of the foods

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fed to pets contain ingredients that should be avoided, such as meat byproducts (often sourced from slaughterhouse waste); rendered meats from various unhealthy sources; cheap and often problematic fillers and grains (corn, wheat and soy); and chemical preservatives, such as BHA/BHT, which can be cancer causing— just to name a few from a very long list.

Although this is troubling … there is good news and hope. Many companies do produce dietary products designed specifically for pets to promote good health and well-being. Some pet specialty stores, such as SuperStarr Pets, feel as if they have a moral responsibility and find it a motivating passion to only provide, recommend and sell proper pet dietary products and associated services suited for optimal pet health.

In fact, the month of November is nationally recognized as Pet Cancer Awareness Month and Pet Diabetes Month, in an effort to drive attention and awareness toward the causes of and associated remedies for these life-threatening diseases, which, oftentimes, are caused by improper and unhealthy diets. Yes, it is true … “you are what you eat,” and the same is true for our pets. With that in mind, let’s give our pets—these vital family members—the best chance for long life.

For more information, call Don’Fra or LaMont Miller, of SuperStarr Pets, at 803-787-3444 or visit SuperStarrPets.com.

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Cellulite Shrinkers Five Simple Exercises to Smooth Thighs

by E.C. LaMeaux

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nsightly cellulite, which is comprised of fat deposits just beneath the skin, appears as lumps or dimples, usually near the buttocks and upper thighs, and is most common in women. Building muscle can make cellulite harder to notice and help burn more calories.

While cellulite deposits might not be eliminated, burning body fat will make them shrink and be less visible.

Here are five top exercises to blast stubborn cellulite.

Cardiovascular Exercise

As long as we’re expending more calories than we’re taking in, we will begin burning the body’s fat deposits.

As cardio workouts burn calories, they can reduce overall body fat, which also makes cellulite harder to see. Any exercise such as walking, running, hiking or cycling can help in the overall battle to burn calories and blast cellulite.

Stair Climbing

Stair climbing burns at least 10 calories a minute, according to the nonprofit National Wellness Institute, that promotes healthy lifestyles worldwide.

Plus, stair climbing has the added benefit of working all the muscle areas that tend to get hit with the greatest amounts of cellulite.

Leg Lifts

Janet Wallace, Ph.D., professor of kinesiology at Indiana University-Bloomington, advises that leg lifts are the best exercise for toning the outer thighs.

Lie on the floor on your side, placing one elbow on the ground and prop your head up with that same hand.

Place the other hand on the floor beside your waist. With legs straight and toes pointed, lift the top leg up as far as it will go, then slowly lower it back down. Do 10 to 15 reps, and then turn over and work the other leg.

Back Kicks

An MSNBC health segment recommended this fat-busting move to target all the areas that are most susceptible to cellulite. While kneeling on hands and knees, lift a leg up behind you until it’s pointed upward at a 45-degree angle. Slowly bring the leg back down and repeat the movement with the other leg. Start with 15 reps and work up from there.

Squats

Stand comfortably with feet about a foot apart. Slowly bend the knees to lower your body until both thighs are parallel to the floor. Then gradually stand back up, squeezing gluteal and back-of-the-thigh muscles as you rise.

If performed consistently, this exercise will increase muscle strength in the thighs and buttocks, which also helps burn fat, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Less fat equals less noticeable cellulite.

As with the other exercises, start with 15 repetitions per session and work up to more.

E.C. LaMeaux posts a body of work at Gaiam Life (Life.Gaiam.com), from which this was adapted. natural awakenings

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ccording to a poll by the Center for a New American Dream in 2005, three out of four Americans wish the holidays were less materialistic. Traditionally rooted in family, faith and joy, the season can be marred by commercialization. Instead, inspire the whole family to take a “buy less, get more” approach so that everyone can experience the essence of what many consider the most wonderful time of the year.

Raise Awareness

The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) reports that U.S. companies now spend about $17 billion annually marketing to children, up from $100 million in 1983. Many kids are formulating wish lists year-round, due to the continual bombardment of alluring commercials. CCFC Associate Director Josh Golin attests that the holiday season is a perfect time to start discussing the power of advertising and the techniques used. Teens are especially sensitive to the notion of being manipulated by adults.

For children under 8 that can’t yet comprehend the persuasive intent of commercials, limit screen time with all devices. Golin advises that the scope of commercialism has changed radically. “It’s no longer just television commercials, but also Internet, cell phones and video games. Plus, children’s media characters are placed on every type of product imaginable. Think about limiting commercialism in all forms; you can’t just turn off the TV.”

Manage Expectations

Start before the holidays. “Talk to kids about how you’ll celebrate the holidays in your own home, noting that it might be unique. Focus on aspects that aren’t gift-related,” suggests Golin. Plan food-focused traditions such as baking together and special group meals. Generate excitement around

spiritual aspects of the season or visits from out-of-town family members.

When shopping together for gifts, make a plan and stick with it, letting everyone know its purpose beforehand. Resist impulsive purchases trumpeted by store promotions.

Connect with Kids

New American Dream’s Simplify the Holidays guide at Tinyurl.com/SimplifyTheHolidays encourages families to reconnect by participating in meaningful activities such as neighborhood caroling, building a gingerbread house, preparing gift boxes for the homeless, taking a nature hike or making a feeder for backyard birds.

Explore volunteer projects as a family, letting the children’s interests lead. If kids are attracted to water, pick up litter along a shoreline. In the spirit of the season, donate gently used clothing, books and toys to a shelter. For animal lovers, contribute time or materials to a local animal rescue or rehabilitation center.

Attend community events such as musical performances, plays and art exhibits. Seek out inexpensive or free local activities. Kids are often enthralled by a simple tour of neighborhood Christmas lights.

Gift Buying

Make gift purchases consistent with the family’s values.

Golin suggests resisting the temptation to buy the season’s “hot” products. “Resist buying what’s advertised the most.

We have power as parents and as part of a larger culture to believe there’s no such thing as a must-have toy or holiday gift.” Instead, search for timeless, high-quality items that are eco-friendly and fair trade. Try wooden toys for babies and toddlers or a bamboo skateboard for teens.

Ads can make a toy look appealing because it’s brandnew and ready-to-use, but homemade gifts can be a more meaningful alternative. New American Dream suggests constructing a rope swing or wooden sandbox for little ones.

Given a comfortable timeframe, children can gift grownups homemade green cleaning products or re-potted herb and houseplant clippings. All ages can give away the last book they read and kick off a year-round book exchange. Forego more tangible items by gifting experiences like a zoo membership, bowling gift cards or movie tickets, or make a charitable donation to a cause that the recipient supports.

Let friends and family make shopping easier by inviting them to create such a gift registry at SoKindRegistry.com.

Unplug

Always plan for quiet time. It reduces exposure to holiday marketing, creates opportunities for family bonding and fosters independent children. Golin observes, “We can all be better about trusting our kids to entertain themselves. When reducing screen time, we don’t necessarily need to suggest activities to kids. Give them the space to be bored for a minute and be amazed at what they come up with on their own.”

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

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SPurchase tore of Hope: with a Purpose

by Monique Williams and Aloysius Anderson, of DJJ

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hen you ask Rebecca Morrison about the juveniles that take part in her upholstery design class at the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), she often doesn’t talk about them without first commenting on the impact they have on the public. “One lady who came to visit to see what we do was in shock,” says Morrison. “She was in tears and said: ‘People have no clue. Oh my God. People think [the juveniles] are just locked up and the key is thrown away. This is phenomenal.’” Morrison believes it’s phenomenal because the Upholstery Design Center, which is one component of DJJ’s job-readiness program for its youth, is not only a way for students to rebuild furniture and other items but also their lives. “The kids

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would never be doing upholstery on the outside,” says Morrison. “If they never work in upholstery again, the skills they have learned will help them solve problems creatively and not resort to violence.”

These small moments set the stage for a larger and more far-reaching impact in the community as a whole. The moments set the stage for shoppers in the Midlands to purchase with a purpose at DJJ’s Store of Hope. The program’s philosophy is rooted in the name itself, driven by those concerned about at-risk youth and committed to Helping (H) Others (O) Prepare (P) for Employment (E). The Store of Hope is part of an extensive training program designed to teach job and trade skills to youth.

Donated items normally considered to have no value are restored with amazing results through the utilization and implementation of the wide range of skills and capabilities developed within the training program. The underlying vision is to impact and transform the lives by rehabilitating youth through cultivating personal and professional development through the use of effective training and transfer of skills. Participating juveniles within the program uniquely create well-crafted, high-demand items that represent a variety of skill-trade areas, such as masonry, carpentry, welding, framing and much more. In fact, word is quickly spreading about one of the best-kept secrets in town for buying chairs, sofas and ottomans upholstered

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with high-quality fabrics and sold to the community at less than a fraction of retail cost. While in the store, many individuals call friends and family to tell them about the many fabulous items available for purchase, such as handbuilt Adirondack chairs; custom-painted metal Palmetto trees in one’s favorite sports team’s colors; hand-carved pen sets; and much more. But, it’s the story behind the store that really delights customers and inspires them to call, text or email friends, and even post pictures of purchased treasures on social media.

Proceeds are not for profit, however.

Proceeds from sales are used to replenish supplies and materials for products, so the students can continue production.

This cycle also aids in paying victim restitution, giving new meaning to retail therapy for both the offender and those whom they have offended. “The youth work in different groups and develop problem-solving skills that help them make better decisions,” says Morrison.

The Store of Hope opened July 11, 2012, and, since then, has sold more than $30,000 in merchandise. While DJJ teens learn about specific trades, they develop personal qualities that will impact every aspect of their lives when they leave DJJ custody. “It fosters teamwork; it’s an apprentice program within an apprentice program,” says Morrison.

Most of the programs involve decision-making, working in pairs or small groups, and attention to detail. Class instructors see self-confidence, trust, determination and pride growing in these young individuals that often have had no exposure to a work environment or a life situation where they could see a direct result of efforts. During this holiday season, shoppers will not find a better value or a better way to make a “purchase with a purpose” than by giving a gift from the DJJ Store of Hope.

The DJJ Store of Hope is located at 3208 Broad River Rd., Columbia. Store hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 803-896-6286.

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USA Made

The Power of Patriotic Purchasing Buying products that are made in the USA supports both our neighbors and nation. Keeping the entire product cycle within our borders employs more Americans, enhances local and national economic security and ensures greater product quality because American environmental and health regulatory standards are often higher than in other countries. For companies, domestic production can be part of a larger emphasis on supporting local businesses and implementing eco-practices.

StillMadeInUSA.com provides examples of domestically made products in many categories, including personal apparel, handcrafts, household goods, green products, appliances, sporting goods and tools.

About 95 percent of our clothing is now made in other countries, according to the Ecology Global Network (Ecology.com), mostly in China, where sweatshops and human rights abuses are prevalent. Polyester and nylon are derived from petroleum and processed and dyed using synthetic, often toxic substances such as copper, nickel and cobalt. The nonprofit Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture’s Fibershed and Grow Your Jeans programs (Tinyurl.com/ GreenJeansEtc) and the Sustainable Cotton Project’s Cleaner Cotton program (Tinyurl.com/CleanerCotton) increase domestic production by assisting and connecting domestic growers and textile makers.

In addition to spotlighting locally made products in its stores with special shelf tags, Whole Foods Market has made more than $10 million in low-interest loans to independent farmers and food artisans via its Local Producer Loan Program. Canyon Bakehouse, a gluten-free bakery in Boulder, Colorado; Buchi Kombucha, brewers of sustainably crafted, Earth-bermed tea in Asheville, North Carolina; and Fancypants Baking Company, makers of 100 percent natural and nut-free cookies in East Walpole, Massachusetts, are examples (Tinyurl.com/ WholeFoodsLocalLoans).

Iconoclastic ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s (BenJerry.com), headquartered in Waterbury, Vermont, conducts a Caring Dairy program that assists farmers to apply more sustainable practices; buys eggs from hens in certified humane cage-free farms; and plans to transform all of its 50 flavors to non-GMO ingredients and earn fair trade certification by the end of this year.

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naturaldirectory Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Natural Directory, call 803-233-3693, or email ColaPublisher@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

ACUPUNCTURE THE ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC

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

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

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

Call to schedule an appointment. See ad, page 32.

AROMATHERAPY GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

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

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

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BUSINESS COACH/LIFE COACH MATRX COACHING

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

Are you struggling to achieve your professional or personal goals? Success in business and success in life go hand in hand.

Locally owned Matrx Coaching is uniquely qualified to enhance your inner strengths and incorporate them into your business and personal life. Customized training, tools and instruction. Call to schedule a free consultation.

CHIROPRACTIC CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER INC.

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

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

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FAMILY PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC

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

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

Exceeding your expectations in a caring, modern and positive environment. Restoring the body’s natural healing process. A holistic approach to health utilizing chiropractic, massage therapy, exercise therapy, nutrition, weight management and homeopathy. See ad, page 10.

OLD MILL CHIROPRACTIC

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

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

We want you to have a wonderful and healthy life.

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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 23.

Dedicated to sharing, teaching and educating others in the uses and common applications of doTERRA’s Certified Pure Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils. William offers Aromatouch Therapy, extensive knowledge of Reflexology, biological surveys and is available for personal consultations and classes. Call for consultation. See ad, page 13.

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COLON HEALTH SPRING RAIN HYDROTHERAPY

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EASTERN DESIGN AND HOME STAGING LLC

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

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

She specializes in health and wellness improvement by using proven Feng Shui methods to create a balance of energy flow throughout the home, office or other occupied dwelling. Ellerby is also a nationally accredited home stager. Call today to schedule a consultation! See ad, page 7.

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

All disease begins in the colon.

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

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY CENTER FOR HEALTH INTEGRATION

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

Pamila has more than 20 years’ professional experience in holistic approaches to health and well-being, specializing in post-traumatic injuries and chronic stress relief. Pamila’s essential touch therapies include craniosacral therapy, lymph massage, sound/vibrational therapies and integrative massage therapies.

DENTIST FOREST DRIVE DENTAL CARE

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

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

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naturaldirectory Green Lawn Care THE GREEN CHAOS SOLVED John Childs • Louis Carta 803-569-6177 TheGreenChaosSolved.com

We care for our customers, their lawns and pets while caring for the environment naturally, utilizing organic products, along with all-electric equipment, which is quieter and more earth friendly than gas-powered equipment.

Other services include soil testing; weed, disease and insect control; and much more. Call today for a consult. See ad, page 19.

HEALTH/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING KATHY O’KEEFE, MS, RD/LD, CDE KOK Consulting & Coaching 803-261-2998 • KOK-candc.com

Kathy O’Keeffe offers a unique perspective to enable individuals to achieve their personal or business goals. She’s a Registered and Licensed Dietitian. Kathy has developed her effective style to empower those who are really ready to change! Call for a free consultation. See ad, page 11.

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

HEALTH & WELLNESS TAKE SHAPE FOR LIFE

Sylvia Saunders Stevens C.O.P.E. Certified Health Coach 803-917-3226 • SylviaS4Health@gmail.com

Looking to lose weight and learn how to keep it off? Want increased energy to do all of the fun activities in life? You can achieve optimal health with the personal guidance from a certified health coach that has been in your shoes. Call Sylvia to get started on creating the best “Rest of Your Life!”

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NJ Miler, C.O.P.E. Certified Health Coach 803-750-9695 • GaryNJ4health@gmail.com

This innovative weight-loss program allows you to eat every two to three hours while losing weight quickly and safely in partnership with a FREE personal health coach from the comfort of your own home. No pills, shots or stimulants are used—just food. Also, this physicianled program has no registration fees, meeting fees, or long-term contracts. See ad, page 41.

Hypnotherapy BLOOM HYPNOSIS CENTER

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

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

These powerful sessions open the connection between what the mind and heart desire and what the body manifests, and empower you with skills for a lifetime.

Free in-office consultation. See ad, page 29.

INTEGRATED HEALING PHOENIX RISING

Katz Delauney-Leija, MSW, EFT-CC, Psych-K Advanced, Health & Wellness Intuitive, CRA Certified 803-530-6199 • KDelauney@sc.rr.com

Katz integrates her therapy skills, insight, intuition and spiritual guidance to identify emotional issues blocking self-healing.

She incorporates her medical intuitive skills with Contact Reflex Analysis (CRA) to identify preclinical health issues impeding holistic wellness physically and emotionally.

INTEGRATIVE & HOLISTIC MEDICINE EXPECT WELLNESS

Dr. Rachel Hall 2222 Airport Blvd, W. Columbia 803-796-1702 • DrRachelHall.com ExpectWellness@sc.rr.com Find us on Facebook for great health tips.

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

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Intuitive Coaching SHERRY WILLIAMS

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Do you have any idea why you say or do certain things? Author of What’s Inside Your Bag Baby?, Sherry William’s coaching style is unique. Sherry carefully listens while asking specific questions that make you consciously aware of who and what is preventing you from having the life that you know you deserve!

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

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Julie Bradshaw specializes in helping people to receive guidance from their Higher Self as well as their guides and angels. She offers spiritual counseling and can assist you with relationship, financial, career and health-related matters.

MASSAGE HARMONIOUS HEALING

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

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

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Natural Roots Organic Pest Prevention is the only company in the Midlands specializing in treating homes and businesses for pests using all-natural organic solutions. Providing treatments for all insects including mosquitoes; Natural Roots never uses pesticides that would be harmful to children, pets or beneficial insects like honey bees.

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Mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a natural non-invasive way of giving your body what it needs to recharge and heal faster. Oxygen can aid in faster recovery from injury, migraines, chronic pain and overall detoxification. Call to schedule a consultation to learn how oxygen treatments can help you to live your very best. Re-charge your life! See ad, page 36.

SPIRITUAL SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION GROUP

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

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

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

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Formulated natural health supplements intended for pain control, urinary health, preventive illness, virility, stress relief, weight control and other common conditions. See ad, page 43.

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 ad, back page.

Develop an attitude of

gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation. ~Brian Tracy

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Celebration and Meditation–11am–w/LaVoice Kallestad. Topic: Mind, the Master Power. Mind is the starting point of every act and thought; the common meeting ground of man and God. Unity of Columbia, 1801 Legrand Rd. Info: 803-736-5766, UnityColumbia.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 THROUGH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 November Series/“Seven Whispers” Book Study–9:15-10:30am–w/Christina Baldwin. A spiritual practice for times like these. The connection with our spirit is like a phone line. Unity of Columbia, 1801 Legrand Rd. Info: 803-736-5766, UnityColumbia.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 7 Rays Class/Exploring Spiritual Laws–78:30pm–w/Victoria Keeton. Donation-based. 7 Rays Bookstore, 3701 N Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-404-4519.

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

Open to all; no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must pre-register. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia. Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

doTERRA Introduction to Essential Oils–7pm.

Free. About Your Health, 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Columbia. Info: Call William Richardson at 803665-2943.

tweak your form, and fully rev up your metabolism. Info: Call Drobnis at 615-517-5912, email Workout@AVDFitness.com, or register online at ow.ly/ymQWa.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Plant Spirit Medicine/A Year of Good Medicine–2-4pm–w/Margaret Self, NHD, master herbalist. Cost: $35. Take-home project: muscle testing.

Open to all; pre-registration required. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia (inside Belladonna’s Gift Shoppe). Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

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

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

Reiki Clinic–5:30-7:30pm–w/Margaret Self. Open to all; no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must pre-register. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia. Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Celebration and Meditation–11am–w/music director David Ezell. Topic: Finding Permanent Solutions. Unity of Columbia, 1801 Legrand Rd. Info: 803-736-5766, UnityColumbia.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Garner’s Natural Life Fall Health Fair–9am8pm. Garner’s celebrates its four-year anniversary in Columbia. Garner’s wants to thank its devoted customers for their love and support. Fair includes free samples, product demos, practitioner demos and door prizes. Garner’s Natural Life, 4840 Forest Dr, Ste 15A, Columbia. Info: 803-454-7700.

doTERRA Essential Oils Daily Usage–7pm.

Free. About Your Health, 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Columbia. Info: Call William Richardson at 803665-2943.

Basic T-Tapp–11am. Lose two sizes in four weeks using a 15-minute workout w/master trainer Vicki Drobnis. Maximize mindful muscle movement,

Reiki Level I, Traditional Usui Reiki System–26pm–w/Margaret Self, Reiki master, NHD. Entry-level class combines four attunements, instruction, discussion and practice time. Manual included.

Pre-registration required. Cost: $250 before 11/1, $300 after. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia. Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Basil Days Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm.

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Spirit Connections/large group–6-8pm–w/Val Ryan, psychic medium. Afterlife and spirit guide talk, audience readings. Q&A. Cost: $20. Urban Energetics, 108 Inview Rd, Unit C, W Columbia.

Info: 803-750-7117, Val@RyanSpirit.com, RyanSpirit.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Homesteading Class Series: Introduction to Natural Dyeing–2-5pm–w/Mari Stuart. Learn to dye wool and silk with natural plant dyes. A fun, safe and sustainable way of obtaining beautiful colors. Cost: $40. Info: Call Stuart at 617-733-5088.

Register: GatherAndGrow.org.

Happy, Healthy, Grateful Workshop–2-5pm.

Presented by Noemi Wilson, licensed acupuncturist; Alma Dunnavant, certified yoga instructor, and Kathy Cooper, holistic health coach. A wellness workshop promoting a stress-free lifestyle.

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Cost: $55 before 11/1, $65 after. City Yoga, 2121 College St, Columbia. Info: Call Kathy Cooper at 803-546-4464.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Basil Days Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm.

20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market; mention this listing to receive discount. Deli and other sale items not included. Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com. doTERRA Medicine Cabinet Makeover–7pm.

Free. About Your Health, 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Columbia. Info: Call William Richardson at 803665-2943.

7 Rays Class/The Power of Feelings–7-8:30pm–w/ Victoria Keeton. Donation-based. 7 Rays Bookstore, 3701 N Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-404-4519.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 StudioO2 Vista Lights–5-9pm. Come mix and mingle. Meet the staff during the Vista Lights. Enjoy appetizers and check out the services. Studio02, 801 Gervais St, Columbia. Info: 803-667-9606, SO2Spa.com.

Energy Potluck–6pm. Join monthly for a taste of healing modalities and tools. Each month will

feature a different experience, from Reiki and Jin Shin Jyutsu to singing bowls, sound wave energy and more. November’s featured modality will be Jin Shin Jyutsu for self-help. Cost: $10, pre-registration required. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia (inside Belladonna’s Gift Shoppe). Info: 803-551-1191.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Basil Days Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm. 20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market; mention this listing to receive discount. Deli and other sale items not included. Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

Reiki Level II, Traditional Usui Reiki System–15pm–w/Margaret Self, Reiki master, NHD. Attunement connects student to a higher, more focused vibration of the Reiki energy. Techniques for distance healing. Healing of spiritual/emotional issues taught.

Discussion, practice time and manual included.

Pre-registration required. Cost: $300 before 11/15, $350 after. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia. Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com. doTERRA Essential Oils Winter Wellness–7pm.

Free. About Your Health, 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Columbia. Info: Call William Richardson at 803665-2943.

plan ahead TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 Reiki Clinic–10:30am-12:30pm–w/Margaret Self.

Open to all; no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must pre-register. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia. Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 Reiki Clinic–5:30-7:30pm–w/Margaret Self. Open to all; no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must pre-register. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia. Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9-10 Reiki Level I, Traditional Usui Reiki System–15pm–w/Margaret Self, Reiki master, NHD. Entry-level class combines four attunements, instruction, discussion and practice time. Manual included.

Pre-registration required. Cost: $250 before 11/25, $300 after. Carolina Reiki Institute, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Columbia. Info: 803-551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

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

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

Mommy-Baby Yoga–This class is for moms and babies six months to small toddlers. Cost: $14 a class. Check website for dates and times. Expecting Well, 514-A Gervais St, Columbia. Info: 803-6618452, ExpectingWell.com.

monday Health & Hydration Presentation–7pm. Every 2nd and 4th Monday. Is what you’re drinking making you sick? Come learn about the benefits of restructured water. Attendees can take two gallons home. The Pentecostals of Columbia, 6911 N. Trenholm Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-404-1378.

Sitting with Sadness–7-8:15pm. A grief support group and meditation/mindfulness conversation and practice. Every Monday. Free. Info: Call Nyna Dalbec at 803-446-9642 or register at Nyna.Dalbec@Me.com.

tuesday Community Acupuncture–8am-1pm–w/Noemi Wilson, licensed acupuncturist. Cost: $10 initial paperwork fee plus $20-$40 sliding scale for treatment.

New patients schedule by calling 803-732-6635.

Info: Call Wilson at 786-205-4933. Clinic located inside of Irmo Family Chiropractic, 1032-A Kinley Rd, Irmo.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation–6:30-8pm–w/ Anahata Musick. Increased health and self-awareness through life-changing yoga exercise, breathing and meditation. Cost: Drop-in/$15, 4-class pass/$48, 8-class pass/$96. 2730 Millwood Ave, Columbia.

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

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

Toning for Sound Health–10-11:15am. Learn meditation and movement revitalization by the activation of energy for sound health and well-being. Every Tuesday. Cost: $10 per class. Center for Health Integration, 6136 Old Bush River Rd, Columbia.

Must pre-register, call Center for Health Integration at 803-749-1576.

White Rose Open Mic–6:30-9pm. 1st and 3rd Tuesday. In a living-room setting, poets and musicians share their artistry. On 11/4, singer/songwriter Brodie Porterfield will be featured. On 11/18, singer/ songwriter Robert Dew will be featured. Join them for refreshments, music and poetry. White Rose Crossing, 831 Meeting St, W. Columbia. Info: Call John M. Starino at 803-463-8297 or email JMStar5@aol.com.

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

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

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

Dimensional Dowsing Healing Group–6:308pm–w/Bev Hollis and Katz Delauney-Leija, MSW. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. They use their dimensional dowsing method to clean, clear, balance and heal on a personal, energetic and global level.

Cost: $20. Urban Energetics, 108 Inview Rd, Unit C, W. Columbia. Info: 803-466-2454, BHollis1@ sc.rr.com, UrbanEnergetics.com.

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

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

Stretch and Relax Yoga–4:30–5:30pm–w/Anahata Musick. These classes are gentle and relaxing, and will help with hamstring limitations and increase joint mobility. 10 classes/$108, pre-pay online.

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

thursday Community Walk-In Acupuncture Clinic–27pm–w/Noemi Wilson, licensed acupuncturist. For established clients only. Cost: $20-$40 sliding scale.

Clinic located inside of Irmo Family Chiropractic, 1032-A Kinley Rd, Irmo. Info: Call Wilson at 786205-4933 or visit IrmoChiropractic.com. Click on the “Acupuncture” tab for more info.

Healthy Weight-Loss Program and Healthy Eating–6-7pm. (No class Nov. 27.) Homeopathic weight-loss program coached by 3 doctors. High success rate, and learn new healthy recipes. DOMS Fitness, 2212 Platt Springs Rd, W. Columbia. Info: Call Maryann Cady at 803-397-1830 or email MyGreat28System.com/results.

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

Rosewood Sidewalk Farmers’ Market–4-7pm.

Every 1st and 3rd Thursdays in November.

Meet your SC growers. Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803-530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

Essential Oils Class–6pm. Make and take. (No class on Nov. 27.) Old Mill Chiropractic, 711 E. Main St, Ste L2, Lexington. Info: 803-808-0711.

saturday Tai Chi/Qigong–10:30-11:45am–w/Suzanne Riley Whyte. (No Class on Nov. 29.) Open to all; no training necessary. Experience peace through

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relaxed movement. $10, Lexington Leisure Center, 108 Park Rd, Lexington. Info: 803-760-6403, MatrxCoaching.com.

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

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

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HAIR SALON HAIRCUTS-$5 (reg. $15). Color, highlights, perms starting at $35. Wax $8. Men’s cut and color $39. Open 7 days a week. Call 803-359-1379.

Natural Burials Angels Affordable Caskets, Urns & More.

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

Retreat Facility Ripley’s Retreat Meeting Facility in a rural setting. Ripley’s Retreat is ideal for accomplishing your objectives; for small groups up to 20. Call Judy at 803-530-9341.

SERVICES INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CLINIC – Experience multiple modalities at your church or community organization. Call Pamila, 803-749-1576.

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