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Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit

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Yoga Enters the Medical Mainstream

Research Proves Its Health Benefits

The Fun of Free Play

Kids Thrive in Unstructured Settings

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

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to Slow Down Aging

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by Lee Adams and Susan Adams, RN, BSN, CGP

20 YOGA ENTERS THE

MEDICAL MAINSTREAM Research Proves

its Health Benefits

by Meredith Montgomery

22 AGELESS BEING

Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit

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by Kathleen Barnes

25 CAN INTERGRATIVE

YOGA AND MEDICINE Make One Healthy?

by Odell Williams

26 WHOLE CHILD SPORTS Free Play Earns the Winning Score

by Luis Fernando Llosa

28 GREENING

AMERICA’S GAMES

Major Leagues Sport More Sustainable Stadiums

by Avery Mack

30 EYE HEALTH FOR DOGS 10 Foods to Keep Canine Vision Sharp

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by Audi Donamor

32 CHOOSE HAPPINESS

Four Tips to Flip the Joy Switch

by Linda Joy

34 SURF TO TURF

U.S. Farmed Seafood That’s Safe and Sustainable

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ime for a biology lesson! Did you know that the typical lobster weighs 1 to 2 pounds on average? But in 2009, a Maine fisherman landed a 20-pound colossus, which was estimated to be at least 140 years old. The particular species belongs to an elite group of crustaceans that seems to be “biologically immortal.” Apart from predators, injury or disease, the lobster’s cells stubbornly defy the normal deterioration and aging process. In fact, most scientists are not even sure how long lobsters would live if they were simply left to exist.

Some animals don’t just stop the aging process—they actually seem to turn the clock back to youth. When the Turritopsis nutricula, commonly known as the “immortal jellyfish,” reaches adulthood, it alters the structure of its cells to revert to a juvenile, sexually immature form—repeating the cycle indefinitely. This would be the equivalent of a human hitting his/her 20th birthday and then transforming into an 8-year-old again. Wow ... what a thought!

Although these are very impressive facts, we are not lobsters and jellyfish but humans. As I look all around, and even in my own mirror, it appears to be a much tougher battle to slow down the “engine” of aging for us humans. The hot pursuit of agelessness is a multibillion dollar health and wellness industry, offering what many consider to be a collective escape from the open and grasping arms of aging. In fact in 2009, despite record unemployment, rising healthcare costs and sinking home values, Americans shelled out more than $10 billion dollars on cosmetic surgery and other procedures.

Now, I certainly don’t think that cosmetic help is all bad. We ALL need it at times. Most women (and even some men) would never dare to leave home without “putting on” their faces to greet the awaiting world each day, which does indeed make our shared space as humans more visually appealing. That said, and all jokes aside, I believe to effectively address the natural process of aging, one must move beyond “how” he/she looks and dig deeper below the skin’s surface to address how he/she “feels.” This is where the true fight for longevity and vitality is waged, fought and, ultimately, won or lost.

Controlling what enters the body and the environment (good or bad) that one is exposed to are two very critical and key steps to victory. Other steps include reducing stress, nurturing good psychological health and maintaining an active lifestyle.

It’s all about making good decisions. According to statistics, 4 in 5 older adults battle at least one chronic condition or illness, such as a heart disorder, arthritis or osteoporosis. And, sadly, by age 75, about 1 in 3 men and 1 in 2 women do not actively engage in physical activity.

This month’s editorial theme is agelessness, and in light of that, each individual must understand how to correctly and effectively address the very unpopular and highly sensitive topic of aging. It’s been said that “what one sees is merely a byproduct and reflection of what is unseen.”This is true. The clock ticks for us all, jellyfish and lobsters included, but we can do much in the way of health and wellness to not only look great but, even better, feel amazing, fully alive and seemingly ageless.

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Introduces New Acai Bowls

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rganic, raw, vegan restaurant Good Life Café has introduced its new acai bowl lineup to its menu. Each bowl is filled with a blended base of fresh and frozen choice fruit, acai, greens, protein powder, hand-crafted nut milk or orange juice, and nut butters, and topped with a variety of fresh berries, chia seeds and hemp seeds. With a nutritional profile that features a lengthy list of vitamins and minerals, healthy omega-3 fatty acids, complete proteins and essential amino acids, the acai bowls exhibit anti-inflammatory properties and serve as powerful sources of antioxidants.

The bowls have become quite popular since being added to the menu.

According to Good Life Café, many customers that have tried them, particularly in the morning, have commented that they taste great, seem to build core inner strength, are very eye appealing, and seem to curb hunger well into the day.

Location: Good Life Café: 1614 Main St., Columbia. For more information, call 803-726-2310 or visit GoodLifeCafe.net. See ad, page 5.

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eady for a “moov”ing experience? On Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., EdVenture Children’s Museum, in Columbia, will present Farmville, an annual family-friendly farm festival featuring fun learning activities and unique hands-on experiences. Children will explore the concept of farm to market to table in action as they learn about farm animals, farm machinery and the advantages of fresh produce. Other event highlights include toddler tractor races, animal mask art activities, a petting farm, face painting, folk dancing, a straw maze and much more. The Farmville exhibit is free with regular museum admission.

Cost: Children and adults, $11.50; seniors (age 62 and older), $10.50; military (with ID), $10.50; educators (with ID), $10.50; groups (over 15 w/RSVP), $8.50; children under the age of 2, free. Location: EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St., Columbia. For more information, call 803-400-1166 or 803-779-3100, or visit EdVenture.org.

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n Friday, September 25, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, in Columbia, will host its ZOOfari fundraising event, featuring tasty cuisine and cocktails, an auction, live entertainment and up-close, behind-the-scenes guided tours. Starting at 7 p.m., proceeds raised from the event will go to support the ongoing conservation and education efforts at the zoo. As a note, tickets should be purchased in advance since a limited number are available.

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n Sunday, October 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the first annual Yoga Reaches Out S.C. Yogathon will be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, in Columbia. Benefiting Palmetto Place and Achieve Columbia, more than 500 participants of all ages, and professional businesses from Columbia, the greater Midlands area and beyond will gather to participate in this inspirational day of yoga, community partnership development, and fundraising. Yoga Reaches Out has consistently attracted the top names in yoga, including Ana Forrest, Baron Baptiste, Bryan Kest and Elena Brower. Participants will be guided by a renowned lineup of leaders and instructors, led

by Rolf Gates and a fabulous S.C. instructor team. National musical guest Ida Jo and local musicians will provide live music.

Offering something for everyone, the yogathon features yoga practice, food samplings, a marketplace and so much more. The honorary co-chairs for the event are Gov. Nikki Haley, University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides and Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin. All ages 16 and over are welcome to participate.

To register, donate or for more information, visit Yogathon.YogaReachesOut.org.

Cost: $55, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden members; $65, general public; $75, day of event. Location: Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, 500 Wildlife Pkwy., Columbia. For more information, call 803-779-8717 or visit Riverbanks.org. natural awakenings

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n Saturday, September 19, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Keep the Midlands Beautiful invites everyone out to participate in its river cleanup campaign focusing on the lower Saluda River areas surrounding Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, in Columbia. Community volunteers are welcome. Participants are asked to meet on the west side of the zoo at 8:45 a.m.

Location: Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, 500 Wildlife Pkwy., Columbia. To volunteer or for more information, call Lauren at 803-733-1139 or email her at Lauren@KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org. Also visit KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org.

Midlands Walk to Defeat ALS

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n September 19, starting at 10 a.m., the ALS Association will host its Walk to Defeat ALS event at Riverfront Park, in downtown Columbia. By far its biggest annual charity event, it was created with the intent to bring hope to people living with ALS and to raise funds that allow local ALS chapters to sustain care services and support vital research for a potential cure. The walk features two route options: a 1-mile trek and a 3-mile trek.

ALS, short for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. It is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Eventually, people with ALS lose the ability to initiate and control muscle movement, which often leads to total paralysis and death within two to five years of diagnosis. Every 90 minutes, someone is diagnosed with ALS, and also within that same timespan, someone loses their battle with the often fatal disease.

Location: Riverfront Park, 312 Laurel St., Columbia. Times: Check-in, 9 a.m.; walk, 10-11:30 a.m. To register, become a sponsor or for additional event information, call Special Events Manager Melissa Denner at 803-851-3216 or 843-971-0933, or email her at MDenner@scalsa.org. Also visit alsa.org.

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he S.C. Energy Office is, once again, offering $5,000 mini-grants.

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded funding to the S.C. Energy Office to support several high-impact educational and demonstration projects. Specific funding areas include energy efficiency, renewable energy and alternative fuels.

Through these efforts, the S.C. Energy Office hopes to encourage awareness of effective technologies by way of successfully developed projects visible within the local communities.

Eligible applicants include state agencies, local governments, public colleges, universities, technical colleges, K-12 public schools, and 501(3)(c) nonprofits. The maximum award value is $5,000. Cost sharing is not required, but leveraging of funds is encouraged in order to maximize the energy-related benefits of a project.

Applications are due by close of business on September 19. Additionally, projects must be completed by May 18, 2016.

For more information, call Jennifer Satterthwaite at 803-737-0411or visit Energy.SC.gov.

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t’s time to ramp up the workout! Lake Murray Curves, in Columbia, has added new specialty circuit classes to its popular 2015 fitness lineup. The classes are designed for specialized training, with moves focused on key areas, like balance, flexibility and strength.

The low-intensity body-balance class combines balance and stability exercises with circuit strength training. The arms-core-legs class, also suitable for all fitness levels, offers targeted bodyweight moves designed to tone and strengthen the arms, core and legs. The stretch-and-strength class serves a dual purpose in that it applies two principles to the same muscle group, back to back: strengthening machine exercises and stretching intervals. All workout moves are conducted in between each circuit machine.

“Curves is known for its highly effective circuit workout: a 30-minute, coach-led routine that works every major muscle group,” states Lake Murray Curves owner Terry Watkins. “We are excited to bring the Specialty Circuit Classes to the women of the Columbia area, thus providing them with even more options to help them achieve their health and wellness goals,” adds Watkins. Unlimited access to all of the classes is included as part of the Curves membership.

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n Wednesday, October 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Columbia Resilience Community Health Working Group, an organization committed to create a re-localized, vibrant culture of cooperation amongst citizens in the face of diminishing resources, will host a community workshop titled Hands for Peace: A New Approach to Trauma Relief. The workshop is designed to introduce innovative alternative health modalities to facilitate stress relief and self-management of symptoms related to post-traumatic stress. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., with the day’s activities starting at 9 a.m.

Workshop sessions include such topics as Introduction to Energy Medicine; Trauma Sensitive Yoga; Self-Care Techniques; and Healing Through the Senses. Other activities include demonstrations with experiential education and round table discussions. Lunch will be served and a certificate of attendance will be presented to all attendees.

ime to think green! On Tuesday, September 29, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the city of Columbia Climate Protection Action Campaign (CPAC) will host its ninth annual S.C. Green Is Good for Business Conference at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Each year, hundreds from all over the state of South Carolina gather together to learn ways their organizations can be more sustainable and to network with other sustainability minded businesses.

The theme of this year’s conference is Sustainability Speedway: Racing to Green. It will feature a focus on transportation and highlight new sustainability technologies, a time to share “green” stories and personal testimonies, great information, and environmentally friendly companies and services. Participating organizations can build their respective brands, engage potential customers and strengthen relationships with current customers. CPAC is part of the city’s sustainability program. CPAC encourages residents, businesses and city employees to live more sustainably, and focuses its efforts on air quality, energy conservation, water conservation and recycling/waste reduction.

Cost: $45, suggested donation. Location: St. Mark United Methodist Church, 3200 Lyles St., Columbia. To order tickets, visit Eventbrite.com/e/hands-for-peace-a-new-approach-totrauma-relief-tickets-18140879860. For more information, email ColumbiaResilience@gmail.com or visit Facebook.com/ ColumbiaResilience.

Cost: Early bird registration, regular attendees, $50; general registration, $75; early bird registration, college/university students, $15; general registration students, $35. Location: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St., Columbia. For more information, call 803-545-2722 or visit ColumbiaSC.net/cpac.

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Run for Our Troops 5K Event

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he Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees, in partnership with Team RWB and Hidden Wounds, will host its annual Run for Our Troops 5K event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, September 11, at the W.M. Rish Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, in West Columbia.

This USA Track & Field-certified course will start on Alexander Road near the amphitheater parking entrance and finish up at the bottom of the amphitheater. Proceeds generated from the event will support military veterans and first responders suffering from physical and emotional injuries resulting from their service to our nation. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers, and medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers by set divisional age groups.

As a note, the amphitheater parking lot will be closed to the public at midnight. The city of West Columbia maintains unpaved lots across Alexander Road along Meeting Street that can be used by event participants.

Cost: $30 (includes T-shirt). Location: W.M. Rish Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 131 Alexander Rd., W. Columbia. For more information, call chairperson Coral Brant at 803-386-1487, email Info@RunForOurTroops.com or visit RunForOurTroops.com.

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Yoga Boosts Brain Gray Matter

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esearch from the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University Medical Center has found that a regular hatha yoga practice increases gray matter within the brain, reversing the loss found among those with chronic pain. The researchers tested seven hatha yoga meditation practitioners and seven non-practitioners. Each of the subjects underwent tests for depression, anxiety, moods and cognition levels, along with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans.

The scientists found that the brains of the yoga meditation practitioners contained significantly greater gray matter by volume in key brain regions, including the frontal, temporal and occipital cortices, plus the cerebellum and the hippocampus, compared to the non-yoga subjects.

The yoga meditation practitioners also had more gray area in the prefrontal cortex regions that are involved in decision-making, reward/consequence, control and coordination.

Support Groups Keep Artery Patients Mobile

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esearch published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has determined that when peripheral artery disease patients engage in behavioral support groups that encourage exercise, they realize increased mobility.

The researchers from Northwestern University followed 194 patients for a year, testing subjects at six months and again at 12 months. The patients were divided into two groups; one attended weekly intervention group meetings, while the control group attended weekly lectures.

After six months, the researchers found that only 6.3 percent of those that attended the support group meetings experienced mobility loss, compared to 26.5 percent of those that didn’t attend the meetings.

After one year, the support group attendees again showed positive results.

The control group had 18.5 percent loss in mobility, while only 5.2 percent of the support group attendees did.

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GREEN TEA, APPLES AND COCOA PROTECT AGAINST CANCER AND ARTERIAL PLAQUE

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esearch published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research has found a new mechanism that may provide the key to why some foods are particularly healthy. The researchers found that epigallocatechin gallates, a class of polyphenols contained in green tea, apples, cocoa and other herbs and foods, blocks vascular endothelial growth factor, or VEGF, which is implicated in the buildup of plaque in the arteries, as well as cancer growth. Blocking VEGF helps prevent angiogenesis—when tumors form new blood vessels that help them grow.

The researchers, from the Institute of Food Research, in Norwich, in the United Kingdom, tested the polyphenols, as well as human cells, in the laboratory.

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

Supreme Hope

Online Summer of Peace Program Continues Designed by The Shift Network as “the largest virtual peace event on the planet,” a free, online three-month global movement program, The Summer of Peace, continues through September 21. It promises to inspire participants by teaching ways to heal conflicts within oneself, in relationships and in the world using peace, instead of conflict, as the new baseline.

Featured thought leaders include Deepak Chopra, Ervin Laszlo, Grandmother Agnes Pilgrim, Karen Armstrong, Lisa Garr and Congressman Tim Ryan, plus messages from the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Jane Goodall. Programs include The Subtle Activism Summit: Inner Dimensions of Peace Building from September 8 to 10, and 11 Ways to Transform Your World from September 11 to 21, concluding on the United Nations International Day of Peace.

“You’ll discover more personal ease, joy and well-being with techniques to connect more profoundly to the deep peace within yourself and the latest in the science of compassion,” says Garr, host of The Aware Show and Being Aware and bestselling author of Becoming Aware. She also attests that participants will find the best practices for citizen engagement and conscious activism to help accelerate the shift to a world of peace.

For more information or to register, visit SummerOfPeace.net.

United in Utah

Parliament of World Religions Gathering The 2015 Parliament of the World’s Religions, regarded by organizers as the oldest, largest and most inclusive gathering of all faiths and traditions, will be held from October 15 to 19 at the Salt Palace Convention Center, in Salt Lake City. International spiritual leaders will come together to share wisdom and best practices in dealing with critical global issues, especially climate change and care for creation; income inequality and wasteful consumption; and war, violence and hate speech.

Leading speakers include the Dalai Lama, Karen Armstrong, Tariq Ramadan, Mairead Maguire, Jim Wallis, Oscar Arias Sanchez, Eboo Patel, Vandana Shiva and Michael Bernard Beckwith. Attendees can also participate in a Women’s Assembly and Program Initiative; training in dialogue, interfaith activism, fundraising and organizing; musical performances and film showings; breakout sessions; and networking opportunities.

Cost: $200 to $550, based on date of registration. Discounts and housing options are available for families, groups, organizations and students, along with scholarship and sponsorship opportunities. For more information or to register, email 2015@ParliamentOfReligions.org or visit ParliamentOfReligions.org.

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Spring Cleaning

Connecticut Initiates Mattress Recycling Connecticut has introduced the nation’s first-ever mattress recycling program to get old beds off the curb and into the renewable waste stream via Park City Green, a cavernous warehouse in Bridgeport where mattresses go to die and get reborn. One of only two mattress recycling facilities in the state, it employs workers that manually break down bedding parts, separating the materials into giant piles of foam, mounds of cotton and tall stacks of metal springs.

All this gets shipped off to junk dealers to be recycled and reclaimed for later use in the metal industry or as backing for carpets.

The city had been paying hundreds of thousands of dollars per year to pick up mattresses on trash day and break them apart for disposal, but that figure is expected to drop to zero and create jobs at the same time. Connecticut’s program is voluntary, so municipalities don’t have to participate. But because it’s already being paid for by consumers and the mattress industry, state officials expect the program to grow. Already, more than 60 Connecticut communities are participating.

Yoga is the fountain of youth. You’re only as young as your spine is flexible. ~Bob Harper

Garner’s Natural Life

Introduces CBD Oil to Its Product Lineup

by Emily Crawford, RN

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here is a new product on the shelf at Garner’s Natural Life that is garnering attention from many around Columbia, the greater Midlands area and beyond. Cannabidiol oil, also known as CBD oil, has sparked interest from many seeking effective treatment. The responsible use of CBD oil has been shown to be effective in the treatment and symptomatic relief of such ailments as chronic pain, cancer, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, autism and arthritis.

Some are familiar with CBD oil because of its relationship to marijuana oil. It is made from hemp and has a very minute percentage (0.3) of tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as TCD, which is the active ingredient in marijuana that causes many of the side effects that most recreational marijuana users seek. However, those seeking the use of CBD oil, do so for its proven medicinal benefits.

In South Carolina and in many other states, CBD oil is, in fact, legal. It has been clinically found to exhibit antianxiety, anti-inflammatory and antipsychotic properties. It also seems to serve well as an effective treatment for pain management. In addition, because it activates serotonin receptors, CBD oil has proven to be helpful as an antidepressant.

After decades of analysis and hundreds of medical studies on cannabidiol oil, many doctors now believe that the human body maintains its own endocannabinoid system. States one scientist: “The endocannabinoid system is a sophisticated group of neuromodulators, their receptors and signaling pathways involved in regulating a variety of physiological processes, including movement, mood, memory, appetite and pain.” Ultimately, the responsible use and application of CBD oil can be an effective remedy for serious ailments.

For more information on CBD oil and its medicinal benefits, the knowledgeable staff of Garner’s Natural Life stands ready to assist. Garner’s carries a wide array of quality CBD oil products, including Palmetto Harmony, a brand produced by an S.C.-based company that manufactures whole-plant organic CBD oil made only from the plant bloom.

Sources: SafeAccessNow.org, ProjectCBD.org and PalmettoHarmony.com.

Garner’s Natural Life is located at 4840 Forest Dr., Ste. 15-A, Columbia. For more information, call 803-454-7700 or visit GarnersNaturalLife.com. See ad on this page.

Emily Crawford is a registered nurse and a wellness associate at Garner’s Natural Life. natural awakenings

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actionalert Happy Eco-Birthday!

Parties that Celebrate Life and the Planet The most memorable birthday parties make us feel good, and going green makes them feel even better.

Youngsters Location matters. Consider a park or beach as a setting to promote exercise and time outdoors. Children’s museums and wildlife centers frequently host kids’ birthday parties. Other “experience parties”, as suggested at Tinyurl.com/GreenChildPartyTips, include pottery making, tie-dyeing organic T-shirts or touring a local fire station.

Forgo traditional trappings. Rather than using paper materials, consider decorating an old sheet as a festive tablecloth, utilize recycled computer or other repurposed paper to print custom placemats, and personalize cloth napkins found at estate sales or made from old clothes with guest names written with fabric pens for a unique and reusable party favor. Find details on these and other tips at Tinyurl. com/PBS-Green-Party-Ideas.

Sustainable gifts. PlanToys makes its toys from rubberwood, a sustainable byproduct of latex harvesting, and non-formaldehyde glues. For preteens, gift a subscription to the National Wildlife Federation’s Ranger Rick magazine or a birdhouse or bird feeder.

Make a maestro. Presenting a gift card for introductory music lessons can launch a young musician. A recent study by the National Association for Music Education notes that early exposure to music develops language, reading, math and memorization skills; improves hand-eye coordination; builds confidence and a sense of achievement; and promotes social interaction and teamwork when performing with others. Or, give tickets to introduce a child to classical, pops or jazz concert-going.

Adults Healthy drinks and eats. Serve or bring organic, locally made beer and wine and pure fruit juices. Have the party catered by a health food restaurant or store, or order organic takeout.

Do-good gifts. Antique and consignment shops are filled with items rich in culture and history. Museums, art centers and specialty gift shops offer fair trade creations handmade by overseas workers that all purchases assist.

Family ties. Work beforehand with a partner or family member of the birthday celebrant to showcase family photos at the party and spark sharing of nostalgic stories among guests.

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Dark Act

Protect Truth and Transparency in GMO Food Labeling On July 23, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of H.R. 1599, known by supporters as the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act and dubbed the “Deny Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act” by opponents.

The bill removes the requirement that foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMO) be labeled as such, preventing consumers from the right to know whether or not the foods they purchase contain potentially harmful ingredients. If it becomes law, H.R. 1599 will preempt state labeling requirements, including the pioneering Vermont GMO labeling law scheduled to take effect next year.

First, a companion bill will have to clear the Senate. No date is set yet for this and the time to let our senators know that we want to protect truth and transparency on food labels and encourage them to oppose the DARK Act starts now.

Make the people’s voice heard by contacting local state senators, call 202-224-3121 and visit Tinyurl.com/ ContactYourSenatorToday.

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rom Friday, October 9, to Sunday, October 11, Sweet Swaps Kids will host its Sweet Swaps Kids Consignment sale at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, in Columbia. This event will provide attendees with a great opportunity to recycle reusable items, save money and make money by selling and shopping for new and gently used children’s items. Featured consignment categories include teens and juniors; women’s and maternity clothing; and general accessories. Participants will find great brands at great prices, even as much as 50 to 90 percent off normal retail cost.

By selling items that are no longer necessary or age appropriate, parents will be able to save and even add money to the family budget. Organizations, such as schools, child care centers, sports teams and community-focused entities, can take advantage of this great opportunity to raise funding to support program initiatives and activities.

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates the average U.S. citizen throws away 70 pounds of clothing and other textiles annually, and textile waste occupies nearly 5 percent of all landfill space. The efforts of the resale and recycling industry account for eliminating approximately 3.8 billion pounds of

post-consumer textile waste each year.

Recycling clothing and other textiles saves the environment from tons of harsh chemicals, waste products and waste water used in the manufacturing of clothing.

Consignment sale volunteers will be on hand to assist. Additionally, unsold items will go to benefit local charities. Local family-friendly businesses can also sign up as vendors to showcase their products and services.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity.

For more information and to register, visit SweetSwapsKids.com. See ad, page 13.

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It’s NEVER TOO late to

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by Lee Adams and Susan Adams, RN, BSN, CGP

An ache, a pain, a wrinkle, a forgetful moment, a diagnosis, a close look at two pictures of one’s self (then and now), a class reunion, another birthday—all reminders that the pages of the calendar are turning. Is it true that “age is just a number”?

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eople joke about aging. Maurice Chevalier once said, “Old age isn’t so bad when you consider the alternative.” George Burns, who lived to be 100, said, “If I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.” Both are true indeed.

How old do people think you are? How old do you feel?

Long before outward signs of aging are apparent, inwardly, the body’s cell production process is in full gear building a bridge to the future. The good news is that since the body continuously reproduces new cells, one has the capability to make positive health and lifestyle changes that can favorably impact the aging process. It’s never too late to start.

While each person is born with a set of genes inherited from ancestors, the new science of epigenetics has revealed that an individual does not have to be a victim of his or her genetic DNA code. Through smart health and lifestyle choices, one can help to “turn on” good genes and “turn off” bad ones.

Today, our environment is increasingly toxic. However,

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the human body is divinely created by God to continuously and naturally self-detoxify. It can do a remarkable job, especially when toxin exposure is limited.

By making better nutritional and lifestyle choices, cell regeneration can be improved and the aging process slowed.

The principles are straightforward; it’s the process of change and breaking habits that proves to be very tough. Would one be motivated to action if presented with the opportunity to slow down the aging process? I think so.

Simple changes, like daily exercise, deep breathing, better rest and stress reduction, can make a big difference. In addition, by learning to smile, laugh and enjoy people more, life can become more purposeful. Other important adjustments that can be made to limit toxin exposure and enhance the body’s natural immune system, include better choices with regard to nutrition, water quality and

household products. Individuals should eat simple, real foods—fresh, local and seasonal.

One should eat enough to supply the daily nutrients and calories needed, and not overdo it. Also, intermittent fasting can improve the body’s metabolism, and quality whole-food supplements can be used to fill nutritional gaps.

By making the tough choices and necessary changes, an individual can protect and greatly enhance the body, spirit and mind, leaving him or her feeling and looking younger.

For more information, call Lee and Susan Adams, co-owners and nutritional consultants with NeoLife, at 803-7814690. See stayingyounger. info for informational videos.

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Yoga Enters the Medical Mainstream Research Proves its Health Benefits

by Meredith Montgomery

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fter practicing internal medicine for 10 years in Boston, Dr. Timothy McCall became a full-time writer, exploring the health benefits of yoga. As the medical editor of Yoga Journal and the author of Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing, he says, “In the late 90s, the conveyor belt of patient care continued to speed up and I got frustrated. There was less time to form relationships with patients, which is essential to providing quality care without excessive tests and drugs.”

Initially, McCall found that most of the documented research on yoga was from India, and notes it was low in quality from a Western perspective (though it is now excellent). In the West, the first notable scientific yoga article was published in 1973 in The Lancet on combining yoga and biofeedback to manage hypertension. According to the International Journal of Yoga, the surge in yoga’s popularity here finally gained academic interest in 2007, and there are now more than 2,000

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yoga titles in the National Institutes of Health PubMed.gov database, with 200 added annually.

Initially, yoga teacher and economist Rajan Narayanan, Ph.D., founded the nonprofit Life in Yoga Foundation and Institute to offer free teacher training. Within a couple of years, the foundation’s focus shifted to integrating yoga into the mainstream healthcare system. “We realized that to make a real difference, we needed to teach doctors about yoga and its scientifically proven effects,” he says. Medical providers can earn credits to keep their licenses current by attending courses

by Life in Yoga, the only yoga institution independently certified by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

Currently, even if physicians don’t practice yoga, it’s likely that many of their patients do. “You now see it everywhere from major medical centers to mainstream advertising,” says McCall, who notes an increase in doctors, nurses and therapists attending the Yoga as

Any physical exercise done with breath awareness Mounting Evidence becomes yoga; “Yoga may help prevent anything done diseases across the board because the root cause of 70 to without the 90 percent of all disorders is breath is just a stress,” says Narayanan. Yoga increases the body’s ability to physical practice.

Medicine seminars he and his wife Eliana teach internationally and from their Simply Yoga Institute studio, in Summit, New Jersey.

“There are no sales reps telling doctors to use yoga therapy like there are for pharmaceuticals,” remarks Narayanan, and until yoga is funded by health insurance, it will be challenging to gain full acceptance in mainstream medicine.

Another barrier is certification standards.

The International Association of Yoga Therapists (iayt.org) and the Council successfully respond to stress for Yoga Accreditation ~Rajan Narayaran by activating the parasympaInternational (cyai.org) thetic nervous system, which are both beginning to slows the heart and lowers blood presoffer certifications for therapy training sure. That in turn suppresses sympathetic programs and therapists. Narayanan is activity, reducing the amount of stress hopeful that certification could lead to hormones in the body. yoga being covered by insurance.

Studies collected on PubMed.gov

Medical school curricula have demonstrate that yoga has been found to started shifting to embrace complemenhelp manage hypertension, osteoporosis, tary approaches to wellness, with many body weight, physical fitness, anxiety, textbooks now including information on depression, diabetes, reproductive mind/body therapies. The Principles and functions and pregnancy, among other Practices of Yoga in Healthcare, co-edissues. Studies at California’s Prevenited by Sat Bir Khalsa, Lorenzo Cohen, tive Medicine Research Institute have McCall and Shirley Telles and due out tracked amelioration of heart disease. in 2016, is the first professional-level, A growing body of research is validatmedical textbook on yoga therapy. ing yoga’s benefits for cancer patients,

“Yoga has been proven to treat including at the University of Texas M.D. many conditions, yet yoga teachers Anderson Cancer Center. A small study don’t treat conditions, we treat individat Norway’s University of Oslo suggests uals,” says McCall. “Yoga therapy is not that yoga even alters gene expression, a one-size-fits-all prescription because indicating it may induce health benefits different bodies and minds, with differon a molecular level. ent abilities and weaknesses, require individualized approaches.”

Cultural Challenges

While medical research is working “For yoga to be effective, a regular prac- to grant yoga more legitimacy among tice must be implemented, which doctors, policymakers and the public, is challenging in a culture where McCall says, “I believe these studies people can’t sit for long without are systematically underestimating an electronic device. It’s more how powerful yoga can be. Science than just popping pills,” says may tell us that it decreases systolic Narayanan. blood pressure and cortisol secre McCall says, “Even if tion and increases lung capacpeople can commit to just ity and serotonin levels, but a few minutes of yoga that doesn’t begin to capture practice a day, if they keep the totality of what yoga is.” it up the benefits can be enormous.”

Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, September is publishes Natural AwakNational Yoga enings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (Healthy Month LivingHealthy Planet.com).

When Yoga Can Help 4 Addictions 4 Anxiety spectrum disorders 4 Back pain 4 Cancer 4 Depression 4 Diabetes 4 Endocrine issues 4 Heart disease 4 Hypertension 4 Mental health conditions 4 Metabolic syndrome 4 Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular complaints 4 Neurological and immune disorders 4 Pregnancy issues 4 Premenstrual syndrome, perimenopausal symptoms 4 Respiratory issues 4 Weight management

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AGELESS BEING Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit

by Kathleen Barnes

Agelessness: Engaging in and experiencing life without fear of falling, failing or falling apart.

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n a nutshell, that’s the philosophy of visionary women’s health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup, of Yarmouth, Maine, as explored in her latest book, Goddesses Never Age.

“We’re long overdue for a paradigm shift about how we feel about growing older,” says Northrup. “You can change your future by adopting a new, ageless attitude that will help you flourish physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We don’t have to buy into modern medicine’s promotion of the idea of the pathology of aging.”

One of Northrup’s primary admonitions: “Don’t tell anyone how old you are. Another birthday means nothing.”

Maintain a Sound Mind

Our Western society fosters a belief sys-

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tem that we will become decrepit, frail and mentally feeble at a certain age.

“When my mother turned 50, her mailbox suddenly filled with ads for adult diapers, walkers and long-term care insurance,” Northrup quips. The point is well taken. Think vibrant, healthy, gorgeous and yes, sexy Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, Chris Rock and Brooke Shields—all 50 or older—as the targets of ads for Depend.

We’re living and working longer, and many of us are feeling, looking and staying young longer. So is 60 the new 40? Yes, say State University of New York at Stony Brook researchers, and further note that we’re generally leading longer and healthier lives.

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the 2010 census, 53,364 people had surpassed their 100th year, an increase of 40 percent over the 1980 census, and more than 80 percent of them are women. The National Institute on Aging projects that this number could increase tenfold or more by 2050.

What we think of as “old” has changed. Many baby boomers refuse to buy into the mythology of aging, bristle at being called senior citizens and especially dislike being called elderly.

Their position is backed by science.

Stem cell biologist Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of Biology of Belief and currently a visiting professor at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, in Auckland, is best known for promoting the concept that DNA can be changed by belief, for good or ill.

Lipton explains that we all have billions of stem cells designed to repair or replace damaged—and aging—tissues and organs. “[These cells] are profoundly influenced by our thoughts and perceptions about the environment,” Lipton explains. “Hence our beliefs about aging can either interfere with or enhance stem cell function, causing our physiological regeneration or decline.”

“Yes, we are destined to grow older, but decrepitude and what we call aging is an optional state,” Northrup adds.

“Our genes, nutrition and environment are under our control far more than we may have thought.” More, she says, “Words are powerful. Don’t talk yourself into believing your brain is turning to mush just because you are over 40.”

Take Control of the Body

“Manage the four horsemen of the aging apocalypse,” encourages nutrition and longevity expert Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., a Los Angeles board-certified nutritionist and author of The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer. He says the aging process, including disease, loss of physical or mental function and the general breakdown of systems, is caused by one or more of four factors: oxidative damage (literally rusty cells); inflammation; glycation (excess sugar, metabolic syndrome); and stress.

“Collectively, they damage cells and DNA, wear down organs and systems, deeply damage the vascular

pathways that deliver blood and oxygen to the entire body, and even shrink brain size,” explains Bowden.

While it may seem like a tall order to make lifestyle changes that vanquish these four horsemen, Bowden says they can be broken into manageable elements by employing an arsenal of healthful weapons: whole foods, nutrients, stress-reduction techniques, exercise, detoxification and relationship improvement. “All of these actually do double duty, battling more than one of the four processes that can effectively shorten your life,” he reports, based on his 25 years of study.

Oxidative Damage

Consider what rust does to metal. That’s what free radical oxygen molecules do to cells. Over time, they damage them and cause aging from within.

“Oxidative damage plays a major role in virtually every degenerative disease of aging, from Alzheimer’s to cancer to heart disease and diabetes, even immune dysfunction,” says Bowden.

His recommended key to destroying free radicals is a diet rich in antiox-

His suggestion: First, get a C-reactive protein (CRP) test to determine the levels of inflammation in our body.

A CRP level over 3 milligrams/liter indicates a high risk of a heart attack.

Anti-inflammatory foods like onions, garlic, leafy greens, tomatoes, beans, nuts and seeds have all been widely scientifically proven to reduce chronic inflammation.

idants, including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy fats, nuts, grassfed meats and organic dairy products.

Avoid environmental free radicals that show up in toxic chemicals by eating as much organic food as possible and avidly avoiding residues of the poisonous pesticides and herbicides sprayed on crops eaten by people and livestock.

Inflammation

Long-term inflammation is a silent killer because it operates beneath the radar, often unnoticed, damaging blood vessel walls. Like oxidative damage, inflammation is a factor in all the degenerative diseases associated with aging, says Bowden.

Glycation

This is the result of excessive sugar that glues itself to protein or fat molecules, leaving a sticky mess that creates advanced glycation end (AGE) products that damage all body systems and are acknowledged culprits in the dreaded diseases associated with aging.

Bowden’s basic answer is to minimize intake of sugar and simple carbs; anything made with white flour or white rice. Also avoid fried dishes and any foods cooked at high temperatures that actually skip the glycation production in the body and deliver harmful AGEs directly from the food. He advises taking 1,000 mg of carnosine (available in health food stores) daily

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to prevent glycation.

Stress

The long-term effects of physical, mental or emotional stress are tremendously damaging to the human physiology. Sustained exposure to the stress hormone cortisol can shrink parts of the brain, damage blood vessels, increase blood sugar levels, heart rate and blood pressure and contribute to chronic inflammation, according to wellestablished science recorded in the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Bowden warns, “Stress management is not a luxury.” In its many forms, including prayer, meditation and breathing exercises, it should be part of any agelessness program. Deep, restful sleep is as vital a component as ending toxic relationships, having a nurturing circle of friends and doing familiar, gentle exercise such as yoga or tai chi.

Overall, Bowden adds, “Rather than thinking of such endeavors as anti-aging, I strive to embody the concept

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of age independence. I admire former Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, who resigned from the court when he reached age 90 because he wanted to play more tennis.”

Bowden recommends embracing the concept of “squaring the curve”, meaning that instead of anticipating and experiencing a long downhill slope of poor health leading to death, “I look at a long plateau of health, with a steep drop-off at the end.”

Wellness guru Dr. Michael Roizen, chair of the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, contends that although our chronological age can’t be changed, “Your ‘real age’ [calculated from data he collected from 60 million people] is the result of a wide variety of factors that are within your control.

Dietary choices alone can make you 13 years younger or older than your actual age.”

Roizen adds uncontrolled portion sizes, tobacco use and physical inactivity to the list of life-shortening lifestyle options.

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Align with Spirit

“If you don’t have some kind of spiritual foundation, literally, God help you,” says Northrup. “God isn’t confined to a book or a church, mosque or synagogue.

Divinity is the creative loving, vital flow of life force that we’re all part of and connected to. Our bodies are exquisite expressions meant to embody, not deny our spirits.”

Touch, pleasure and sex can be part of it, too. Individuals that have the most fulfilling sex lives live the longest, according to researchers conducting the University of California, Riverside’s Longevity Project. “Pleasure comes in infinite forms,” says Northrup. “It can mean the exquisite taste of a pear or the sound of an angelic symphony, the kiss of sun on skin, the laughter of a child, spending time with friends or creating a pastel landscape. When you experience pleasure, God comes through and you become aware of your divine nature.

You’ll find that joy comes in ways that are unique to you.”

Connection with the natural world is an essential element of agelessness, says Northrup. “The human body evolved to walk on the Earth, drinking its water, breathing its air and basking in its sunlight.” The bottom line is, “Agelessness is all about vitality. Taking all the right supplements and pills, or getting the right procedure isn’t the prescription for anti-aging,” says this renowned physician. “It’s ageless living that brings back a sense of vibrancy and youthfulness.”

We could live to be well over 100 years old and, as Northrup likes to paraphrase Abraham Hicks, of The Law of Attraction fame, “Wouldn’t you rather have your life end something like this: ‘Happy-healthy, happy-healthy, happy-healthy, dead.’ Isn’t that a lot better than suffering sickness, decrepitude and frailty for years?”

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, her latest being Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Can Integrative Medicine and Yoga Make One Healthy?

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any ask: “What ness, in Columbia, began is integrative her work in conventional medicine?” medicine and treated Integrative the symptoms exhibited medicine is a “whole-perby patients. This type of son,” holistic approach to practice did not allow her health therapy that seeks to treat the root cause. At to incorporate treatment Expect Wellness, she is options from conventional able to directly attack the and alternative treatment root cause and treat the methods. It takes into person, not the sympaccount not only physical toms. Illness affects and symptoms but also the impacts the entire indienvironmental, psychologvidual: mind, body and Dr. Rachel E. Hall ical, emotional, social and spirit. In order to achieve spiritual aspects of an individual’s life. health, one must treat all aspects.

Research has shown that the combination of integrative medicine and yoga Dr. Hall begins with a one-hour comexercises has proved to be an effective prehensive consultation reviewing an health and wellness treatment method. individual’s medical history along with other important factors, such as stress, Dr. Rachel E. Hall, board-certified intesleep quality, spirituality, and any other grative family physician at Expect Well- current issues. She works with each

In the world of integrative medicine, yoga can play an important role in the treatment process. It combines exercise, deep breathing, stretching and meditation to align the body, mind and spirit; and in so doing, it has been shown to greatly reduce stress. Yoga exercises can positively impact a person’s health by improving circulation and stimulating the body’s abdominal organs and glandular and lymphatic systems. Numerous scientific studies have indicated that stress causes most illness, whether directly or indirectly. Yoga, when performed correctly, can greatly reduce stress and provide the body with energy to fight illness. Dr. Hall is also a certified yoga instructor, who specializes in many types of yoga, including prenatal.

Many common ailments and symptoms are due to whole-body health imbalance. They include fatigue, insomnia, joint pain, brain fog, gastrointestinal issues, depression, moodiness, chronic illness, muscle loss, weight gain, headaches and more.

By combining integrative medicine and yoga exercises, the ailments and symptoms experienced by each person are addressed to promote whole-person healing: mind, body and spirit. Hall and her Expect Wellness team stand capable and ready to help individuals that feel “robbed” of life and meaningful vitality find effective treatment options that restore and improve health and wellness.

Expect Wellness is located at 130 Suber Rd., Ste. D, Columbia. For more information on the benefits of integrative medicine and the treatment solutions offered by Expect Wellness, call 803796-1702 or visit DrRachelHall.com.

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Every elite athlete starts as an innocent kid playing fun games.

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~Travis Tygart, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency for sports integrity

Whole Child Sports Free Play Earns the Winning Score

by Luis Fernando Llosa

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any parents concerned that their children are getting engulfed by social media often turn to sports to spark physical activity. They scramble to sign their toddlers up for swimming and tennis lessons, T-ball and soccer practice, hoping these activities will teach their kids about motivation and leadership, while getting them off the couch and out the door. They hope that sports will be a conduit for their kids to learn what it takes to strive, drive toward a goal and succeed in later life.

As a result, more than 40 million kids across America are engaged in organized play. But youth sports are not a panacea; while parental intentions are

good, they sometimes don’t realize the potential for negative consequences.

Those that have studied the phenomenon believe that youth sports—which on the surface, appear to provide a perfect environment for children to learn life lessons and develop critical social and physical skills—might hamper our children’s healthy physical, social, psychic and creative development.

Too Much Too Soon

It seems that many young kids playing on teams today are over-coached by controlling, command-oriented adults.

As Jenny Levy, head coach of the University of North Carolina’s 2013 NCAA

champion women’s lacrosse team at Chapel Hill puts it, “Kids are kind of like overbred dogs, mimicking the drills we run in practice. They aren’t wired to think creatively. They do what they know. What’s safe.”

This kind of behavior can start at an early age, when kids should be engaging in free play with minimal adult supervision in unstructured settings. Parenting expert Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting and The Soul of Discipline, says, “Parents are giving in to enormous societal pressure to push kids into high-performance sports settings several times a week. It’s an ‘arms race’ of sorts, with the clear victims being the kids themselves that are robbed of their childhoods.”

There’s a much more holistic way kids can experience play, including sports. An American Academy of Pediatrics study attests that free and unstructured play is healthy and essential for helping children reach important social, emotional and cognitive developmental milestones, plus managing stress and becoming resilient.

Payne observes, “In free play, children have to actively problem solve and take one another’s feelings into account if the play is to be successful. In sports, the social problem solving is largely extrinsic, facilitated by coaches, referees or parents. During a child’s formative stages, between the ages of 5 and 12, having the freedom to develop, create and innovate is critical.”

Creativity isn’t limited to only younger children. How sports are taught in this country at all levels, right up through college, often inhibits athletic creativity and problem solving—as Levy has noticed year after year in the freshmen players she trains—rather than fostering these attributes.

A Better Alternative

It’s crucial to consider the whole child, not just the budding athlete. To revive

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Why are most American kids getting turned off by sports by the time they should be really leaping into it? ~Steve Biddulph, author, Raising Boys and Raising Girls a child’s imagination and create better conditions for developing creativity, resiliency and flexibility, contemplate the option of taking a child out of organized youth sports for a while to provide the time, space and opportunity to rediscover childhood play and games. Then support them in re-entering organized athletics when they’re a bit older and more physically and emotionally ready.

Also, some kids that get heavily involved in highly structured youth sports too early may be prone to behavioral problems and serious physical injuries.

The best thing a parent can do for a young child that is active and interested in sports is roll up their sleeves and join in unscripted backyard or playground family play. Kids thrive in the attention offered from mom or dad, regardless of parental athletic skill levels. Also, organize play dates with other neighborhood kids of varying ages, because they love to learn from each other, including how to work out disagreements.

Once kids are socially, emotionally and physically ready, organized sports can be an amazing platform for funfilled learning. Having already experienced healthy free play, a child will be ready for and thrive in a more focused, competitive, organized and structured play environment. Fortified by a creative foundation in earlier years, a youngster is better able to identify and express their own mind, body and spirit.

Luis Fernando Llosa is the co-author of Beyond Winning: Smart Parenting in a Toxic Sports Environment and co-founder of WholeChildSports.com.

A writer, speaker and former Sports Illustrated reporter, he lives in New York City, where he coaches his five kids. For more information, visit LuisFernandoLlosa.com. natural awakenings

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GREENING AMERICA’S GAMES Major Leagues Sport More Sustainable Stadiums

by Avery Mack

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raditional sports stadiums and arenas generate a huge carbon footprint. Multiple sources concur that during a single football game, a 78,000-seat stadium can consume 65,000 kilowatt hours of electricity, and discarded cardboard, plastic and paper; in-stadium food and beverage containers; and tailgating debris that includes cans and bottles leave behind a mountain of waste.

A dozen years ago, the pioneering Philadelphia Eagles enlisted

the help of the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to begin a persistent push to their goal of going green. Today, the NRDC publishes the Greening Advisor guidebooks on green operating practices for all professional teams in Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League and Major League Soccer, plus the U.S. Tennis Association, and has expanded to include college sports.

Stadium food has always been part of the fan experience, but it’s possible to eat sensibly and well with options like the roasted turkey sandwich at AT&T Park, in San Francisco, where concessionaires source locally and compost leftovers. Veggie burgers, vegan cheesesteaks and sushi have also found their way onto game-day menus to add a change of pace for fans, says Julianne Soviero, author of Unleash Your True Athletic Potential.

The growing interest shown by the sports industry in composting offers enormous potential benefits, and not a moment too soon, says Allen Hershkowitz, Ph.D., co-founder of the Green Sports Alliance and director of the NRDC Sports Project. Using recyclable containers counts—New York City’s venerable Yankee Stadium reduced its trash load by 40 percent by switching to biodegradable cups and service ware.

PepsiCo supported the upgrade by exchanging its conventional plastic bottle for a bio-based version made from agricultural waste.

Lights

At New York’s Oncenter War Memorial Arena, the American Hockey League’s Syracuse Crunch pro team skates under LED lights. “They make the arena brighter. It’s easier to see the puck,” says defenseman Joey Mormina. “The fun light show that follows goals adds energy for the crowd and players.”

LED lighting provides improved clarity in TV transmissions and sports action photos and doesn’t create soft spots on the ice, like traditional lights. “Utica and Binghamton teams switched to LED after playing in our arena,” comments Jim Sarosy, chief operating officer for the Crunch.

Water

“The Crunch is the first pro hockey team to skate on recycled rainwater,” Sarosy adds. “It’s collected from the roof, stored in three central reservoirs in the basement and pumped into the Zamboni machine for resurfacing the ice.”

The practice also diverts rainwater from overworked sewer systems.

The first pro football stadium to earn a Leadership in Energy and Environmental

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Design (LEED) Gold Certification, the San Francisco 49ers Levi’s Stadium features a 27,000-square-foot rooftop garden to help control water runoff.

Home to the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers and Kings, the Staples Center has swapped out 178 flush urinals for waterless models, reducing annual water usage by 7 million gallons.

Like the Eagles, the Florida Marlins pro baseball team, in Miami, now uses 50 percent less water via low-flow plumbing fixtures. Also, the stadium’s upgraded landscape design lessens outdoor irrigation needs by 60 percent.

The University of Georgia likes keeping its grass green, but hates wasteful water dispensers. Its football field is now watered via an underground irrigation system that saves a million gallons a year. Soil moisture sensors indicate when watering is needed.

More Creative Practices

Lincoln Financial Field, home to the Philadelphia Eagles, now boasts more than 11,000 solar panels and 14 wind turbines that combined, generate more than four times the energy used for all home games in a season. The staff uses green cleaning products and has increased recycling more than 200 percent since 2010. Most creatively, the carbon costs of team travel are offset via mitigation by financing tree plantings in their home state and purchasing seedlings for a wildlife refuge in Louisiana.

The Seattle Mariners Safeco Field’s new scoreboard uses 90 percent less power than its predecessor and the Arizona Cardinals pro football team provides bags for tailgating fans to use for recycling.

Five NBA arenas have achieved LEED certification—Phillips Arena (Atlanta Hawks), Toyota Center (Houston Rockets), American Airlines Arena (Miami Heat), Amway Center (Orlando Magic) and Rose Garden (Portland Trail Blazers).

The goal of a cleaner, healthier planet is achievable with systemic shifts like these as more pro and collegiate sports teams score green points.

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EYE HEALTH FOR DOGS 10 Foods to Keep Canine Vision Sharp

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ey colorful foods, packed with nutrients, protect against eye problems ranging from progressive retinal atrophy and uveitis to cataracts and glaucoma.

Here are 10 foods that are highly regarded in helping prevent and defend against vision problems. Their eye-worthy nutrients include anthocyanins, beta-carotene, carotenoids, glutathione, lycopene, omega-3 essential fatty acids, phytonutrients—and the special partnership of lutein and zeaxanthin, sometimes referred to as “sunscreen for the eyes”.

An easy way to serve these power-packed foods is as a mash. Simply combine a few cups of fruits and vegetables in a food processor with a half-cup of filtered water and blend as a raw pet meal topper. For a cooked topper, chop the fruits and vegetables and place in a medium sized sauce pan with the filtered water and a couple tablespoons of first-pressed olive oil. Simmer gently, cool and serve. Maybe top it all off with a fish or egg.

Blueberries contain two eye-healthy carotenoids: lutein and zeaxanthin. They also deliver anthocyanins, eye-nourishing phytonutrients known to support night vision, according to a study published in the Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. University of Oklahoma research suggests that flavonoids like the rutin, resveratrol and quercetin in blueberries may help prevent retinal atrophy. Their selenium and zinc components also support vision, according to a study from the National Eye Institute. Eating blueberries has even been associated with the reduction of eye fatigue, according to The Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry.

Broccoli’s anti-cancer benefits are well known, but it’s also recognized as one of the best vegetables for eye health. A good source of lutein and zeaxanthin, it’s also packed with beta-carotene. Don’t leave the leaves behind, because they contain even more beta-carotene than the stems and florets. Researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine have found that broccoli and broccoli sprouts protect the retina from free radical damage, which may be due to a compound called sulphoraphane that boosts the body’s defense against free radicals.

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Carrots come in 100 varieties, from deep purple and white to brilliant orange. Each is a storehouse of nutrient power, providing vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamins C, D, E and K, and riboflavin, niacin, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, magnesium, manganese, sulphur, copper and iodine. The adage that carrots are good for the eyes is true. They even contain lycopene and lutein, phytonutrients that protect from UVB radiation and free radical damage.

Cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna, cod, haddock and sardines are rich in omega-3s, especially EPA and DHA, which are widely known to be important to cellular health. DHA makes up 30 percent of the fatty acids that comprise the retina. The particularly high levels of omega-3s in sardines add further protection to retinal health, according to researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

Eggs are rich in cysteine and sulphur, two components of glutathione. Cataract Health News reports that sulphur-containing compounds have been found to protect eyes from cataract formation. Egg yolks contain lutein, and a University of Massachusetts study has found that eating an egg a day raised levels of lutein and zeaxanthin in the blood; at the same time, blood serum lipids and lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations remained stable.

Garlic. Researchers at the University of Oregon suggest that sulphur-rich garlic is important for the production of glutathione, a protein that acts as an antioxidant for the eye’s lens, and can be instrumental in the prevention of some visual problems.

Kale is an excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin.

The American Optometric Association says these special antioxidants act like “internal sunglasses.” Add betacarotene to the mix and kale serves as a preferred foil to oxidative stress.

Pumpkin’s orange color is a sure sign that it’s packed with carotenoids like beta-carotene, which help neutralize free radicals. Its lutein and zeaxanthin generally promote eye health and further protect against retinal degeneration. Even pumpkin seeds carry several benefits, including omega-3s, zinc and phytosterols to enhance a dog’s immune response.

Sweet potatoes are loaded with both beta-carotene and anthocyanins, the latter high in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Tomatoes are famous for their lycopene, a carotenoid and phytonutrient found in red produce. This powerful antioxidant helps protect against sun damage and retinal degeneration and has been well documented as effective in cancer prevention. Processed tomato products contain Make vision higher levels of than and diet part of lycopene the raw fruit.

annual exams by a local vet.

Audi Donamor regularly contributes to Animal Wellness Magazine (Animal WellnessMagazine.com), from which this was adapted and used with permission. natural awakenings

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Choose Happiness Four Tips to Flip the Joy Switch

by Linda Joy

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recent Harris Interactive poll indicates that only one in three Americans are happy. Success, education and increases in annual household income create only marginally more happiness. So what will it take to go the distance?

Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness endeavors to discover just that. Its collection of intimate stories from more than two dozen women reveals telling insights—most profoundly, that happiness is a choice that anyone can make, regardless of their history or circumstances. Four tips from contributors to the book show how we all can rise up out of our troubles to the other side, shining.

Let Go of ‘Supposed To’

Family, friends and society exert pressure on us to achieve certain goals or impose their definition of success.

When our soul doesn’t fit the mold, exciting things can happen.

Happiness strategist Kristi Ling seemed to have it all: a high-powered job in Hollywood, significant income and the envy of all her friends—but her

success felt empty. She writes from her home in Los Angeles, “Each morning I’d get up thinking about who I needed to please, and then prepare myself to exist for another day. I looked and felt exhausted just about all the time.

The worst part was that I thought I was doing everything right!”

After a middle-of-the-night epiphany, Ling left her job and set out to discover what her heart wanted. She began following a completely different life path as a coach and healer, in which success means manifesting joy.

Be Grateful Now

While we’re striving to change our life or wishing things could have been different, we often forget to pay attention to what we have right now.

Boni Lonnsburry, a conscious creation expert and founder/CEO of Inner Art, Inc., in Boulder, Colorado, writes about the morning she decided to choose happiness, despite the enormous challenges she was facing, including divorce, foreclosure, bankruptcy and possible homelessness. “I thought to myself, ‘Yes, my life could be better, but it also could be a hell of a lot worse. I’m healthy and smart—why, I even have some wisdom. Why am I focusing on how terrible everything is?’”

Using the power of her choice to be happy right now, Lonnsburry not only found joy amidst the adversity, but created love and success beyond her wildest dreams.

Let Love In

We all want to feel loved, but when we’re afraid of getting hurt, we put up barriers

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to protect ourselves, even against the love we want.

Certified Relationship Coach Stacey Martino, of Yardley, Pennsylvania, writes, “From the first day we met, I’d been waiting for [my boyfriend] Paul to end our relationship. I begged him for another chance—not for our relationship, but to be my authentic self—to figure out who I am and show up in our relationship as the real me.”

Fourteen years later, Martino and her boyfriend, now husband, are still exploring the depths of their love for one another. For them, the choice to be vulnerable was the gateway to happiness.

Look Inward Instead of to Others

If we can’t own our pain, how can we create our joy? Choosing happiness means taking full responsibility for our state of mind, with no excuses.

Lisa Marie Rosati, of Kings Park, New York, who today helps other women catalyze their own transformation, writes: “I didn’t want to accept what was going on inside [me], so I looked outside for a way to make things better. I depended on intimate relationships to complete me, and on friends and acquaintances for entertainment. My self-esteem floated on incoming compliments and I absolutely never wanted to spend a minute alone with my own thoughts, lest they erode whatever happiness I possessed at the moment. I was exhausted, frustrated and quite frankly, pissed off.”

It took a flash of insight to set Rosati free of her patterns of blame—and then realizing she could create her own fulfillment was all it took to catapult her into a place of empowerment. Look out, world!

As Los Angeles happiness expert and Positive Psychology Coach Lisa Cypers Kamen says, “Happiness is an inside job.” Joy, love and inspired living are ours for the taking—all we must do is choose.

Linda Joy is the heart of Inspired Living Publishing and Aspire magazine. Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness is her third in a series of bestselling anthologies. Next up is Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Cultivating Joy. Learn more at InspiredLivingPublishing.com.

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SURF TO TURF U.S. Farmed Seafood That’s Safe and Sustainable

by Judith Fertig

Wild-caught fish from pure waters is the gold standard of seafood, but sustainable populations from healthy waters are shrinking. That’s one reason why fish farms are appearing in unusual places—barramundi flourish on a Nebraska cattle ranch, shrimp in chilly Massachusetts and inland tilapia in Southern California.

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ith the demand for seafood outpacing what can safely be harvested in the wild, half the seafood we eat comes from aquaculture, says Kathryn Sullivan, Ph.D., administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Yet, farmed seafood has a reputation for uneven quality and questionable farming practices. A primary reason is that much of what Americans buy comes from Asia, where aquaculture is less stringently managed. Meanwhile, domestic aquaculture provides only about 5 percent of the seafood consumed here, according to NOAA.

Safe Seafood Solutions

If we want to eat safer, sustainable, farmed seafood, there are two solutions. One is to purchase farmed fish raised in the U.S., says Sullivan. The agency’s FishWatch consumer informa-

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tion service assures: “If it’s harvested in the United States, it’s inherently sustainable as a result of the rigorous U.S. management process that ensures fisheries are continuously monitored, improved and sustainable.”

Whole Foods Markets have found that farming seafood (aquaculture) can provide a consistent, high-quality, year-round supply of healthy and delicious protein. Accordingly, “When it’s done right, aquaculture can be environmentally friendly and offer a crucial way to supplement wild-caught fish supplies. On the other hand, poor farming practices such as the overuse of chemicals and antibiotics and those that cause water pollution and other negative impacts on the environment are bad news.”

A second solution is to consult with a trusted fishmonger that has high standards for flavor, health, safety, sustainability and environmental concerns.

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The Green Fish Farmer

Chefs like Rick Moonen, who owns RM Seafood, in Las Vegas, are getting behind U.S. aquaculture farms that do it right, raising healthy, sustainable and delicious fish. Moonen recently became a brand ambassador for True North Salmon, a farm system that integrates the way nature keeps fish healthy and fresh. “They have a salmon farm near a mussel farm near a kelp farm, mimicking the way these three species interact in the wild,” says Moonen.

The best seafood farms take what geography and climate offer—ocean inlets, a natural spring and a natural depression in the land or indoor controlled freshwater tanks—and use clean feed.

With no antibiotics, non-GMO food (free of genetic modification) in the right ratio, good water quality and creative ways to use the effluent, they employ green farming practices to raise fish and shellfish that, in turn, are healthy to eat.

The Atlantic coasts of Maine and Canada are where families have been making their living from the sea for centuries, says Alan Craig, of Canada’s True North Salmon Company. “The fish are fed pellets made from all-natural, nonGMO sources with no dyes, chemicals or growth hormones added. Underwater cameras monitor the health of the fish to prevent overfeeding.”

True North Salmon follows a threebay system, similar to crop rotation on land. Each bay is designated for a particular age of fish: young salmon, market-ready fish and a fallow, or empty, bay, breaking the cycle of any naturally occurring diseases and parasites.

Robin Hills Farm, near Ann Arbor, Michigan, offers vegetable, meat, egg and fruit community supported agriculture, U-pick fruit and a pair of stocked farm ponds. Farm Manager Mitzi Koors explains that the ponds are a way to leverage natural resources, add another income stream and attract visitors.

“We first discovered a low-lying area that would become a beautiful pond with a little work,” Koors relates.

“We then expanded to two close ponds that don’t connect, to keep the older fish raised on at least six months of nonGMO organic feed separate from the newer fish. The ponds are spring fed,

providing a great environment for trout.”

In northeastern Nebraska, five generations of the Garwood family have traditionally raised cattle and produced corn and tomatoes. To keep the farm thriving and sustainable, they have had to think outside the row crop. Today, they’re growing something new—barramundi, or Australian yellow perch. They built a warehouse that now holds 18, 10,000-gallon fish tanks full of growing fish. A Maryland company provides old-fashioned cow manure and leftover grain sorghum from area ethanol plants to create algae, naturally non-GMO, to use as biofuel and fish food. “People prefer to eat locally raised food, even if it’s fish in Nebraska,” says Scott Garwood.

The sophistication of closed containment systems like the Garwoods use means that chefs, too, can raise their own fish, besides growing their own herbs and vegetables. California Chef Adam Navidi, owner of the Oceans & Earth restaurant, in Yorba Linda, also runs nearby Future Foods Farms, encompassing 25 acres of herbs, lettuces, assorted vegetables and tank-raised tilapia. Baby greens, not GMO products, help feed the fish, while nitrates from the ammonia-rich fish waste fertilize the crops. The fish wastewater filters through the crops and returns to the fish tanks in an efficient, conservation-driven system that produces healthy, organic food.

“Someday, chefs will be known both by their recipes and the methods used to produce their food,” Navidi predicts.

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

10 Seafood Choices to Feel Good About

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ccording to the nationally recognized Monterey Bay Aquarium’s SeafoodWatch.org, these farmed fish and shellfish are current Best Choices.

Under each fish or shellfish variety, check the Seafood Recommendations list for specific geographic areas, certified organic options, non-GMO feed, or other designations.

Arctic Char: The farmed variety, raised in closed-tank systems, produce little impact on local habitats in the Pacific Northwest.

Barramundi (Australian yellow perch): Look for it sourced from recirculating aquaculture systems in farms throughout the U.S.

Catfish: Pond-farmed American catfish, found mainly near the Mississippi River, are some of the most sustainable fish available.

Crawfish: Domestic production centers mainly in Louisiana, grown in ponds on existing agricultural lands.

No feeds are added, but minimal fertilizer is used to support an aquatic food web that crawfish thrive on. As a native species, the potential impacts of escape are minimal.

Mussels: Most farmed mussels for sale in the U.S. hail from New England and the Pacific Northwest, or are imported from nations with stringent environmental regulations. The nonprofit Marine Stewardship Council independently certifies some of these mussel fisheries as sustainable.

Oysters: Nearly 95 percent of the oysters Americans eat are farmed in New England, the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Northwest. Oyster farms in the U.S. and throughout the world are well managed and produce a sustainable product.

Salmon: Before ordering, Seafood Watch recommends finding out where salmon originated by asking the local grocer or restaurant manager if it’s wild caught or farmed and its source.

Shrimp: Most caught or farmed in U.S. and Canada also qualify as a Seafood Watch Good Alternative.

However, avoid shrimp caught in Louisiana with otter trawls and in the Gulf of Mexico (except Florida) with skimmer trawls. All shrimp from recirculating aquaculture systems constitute a Best Choice.

Tilapia: Tank-farmed tilapia in the U.S. and Canada has become a popular standard.

Trout: Farmed rainbow trout from the U.S. gets a nod because it’s raised in environmentally friendly ways in spring-fed ponds.

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ACUPUNCTURE THE ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC

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CAREER TRAINING THE AIRLINE ACADEMY

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

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OLD MILL CHIROPRACTIC

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True health is about wellness, vitality and correcting the cause of symptoms. Old Mill Chiropractic’s goal is to create a happier and healthier community through safe, natural and effective care. Taking the time to listen, we custom-tailor an individualized care plan to achieve your specific goals and needs. We want you to have a wonderful and healthy life. See ad, page 17.

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COLLABORATIVE LAW LAW OFFICE OF SHANNON K. BURNETT

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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 39.

COLON HEALTH SPRING RAIN HYDROTHERAPY

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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY CENTER FOR HEALTH INTEGRATION

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Feeling scattered, disconnected, achy, or fatigued? CHI’s essential touch therapies help to restore, renew and revitalize the wellbeing experience. Services include: Craniosacral therapy, lymphatic drainage, directional healing, sound/vibrational therapies and integrative massage.

CHI also offers accupressure for emotions and young living therapeutic essential oils. See ad, page 31.

DENTIST FOREST DRIVE DENTAL CARE

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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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DENTIST THE ART OF DENTISTRY

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

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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 19.

ENVIRONMENTAL & FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CENTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE

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FENG SHUI EASTERN DESIGN AND HOME STAGING LLC

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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!

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We care for our customers, their lawns and pets while caring for the environment naturally, utilizing organic products, fertilization for a healthier lawn, weed control and seasonal programs. Other services include soil testing; disease and insect control and much more. Call today for a consult.

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1, 11, 18, 25 and 30 20% off purchase price; mention this listing. Deli sale items not included. Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. Info: 803530-3270, RosewoodMarket.com.

7 Rays Class–7-8:30pm–w/Victoria Keeton.

Topic: Part 2, Exploring Spiritual Laws.Suggested donation: $7. 7 Rays Bookstore, 3701 N. Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-404-4519.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Dances of Universal Peace–7-9pm. Led by Marguerite Frongillo. The dances lift our spirits and open us to awareness of the divine in each other. Free; donations accepted. Near Midtown Mall, in Forest Acres, Columbia. Info/directions: Call Frongillo at 803-743-0731 or email Mff426@gmail.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Luck of the Draw Labor Day Raffle–3-6pm. Fun prizes, cash prizes, pool party and cook out.Raffle ticket and event admission: $100. Event admission: $15 single, $25 couple, $35 family (not prize eligible). Info and to RSVP: Call Debby Mullen at 803-787-2023, ext 202. Also visit jccColumbia.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 7 Rays Class–7-8:30pm– w/Victoria Keeton.

Topic: Part 1, Exploring Spiritual Laws.Suggested donation: $7. 7 Rays Bookstore, 3701 N. Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-404-4519.

Detoxification: How to Help Your Body Detox Naturally–7-9pm. Certified nutritional therapy practitioner Bonnie Batson Lee addresses how food choices affect the body’s ability to detox and simple lifestyle steps to enhance detoxification. Cost: $10; includes tastings of detox foods, recipes and resource packet. About Your Health, 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Columbia. Info and to RSVP: Call/text Lee at 256-504-0794 or email EatingForWholeness@gmail.com.

planahead FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 Lourie Center Fall Festival and Wellness Expo–9am-2 pm. Featuring senior-focused business vendors, entertainment, health screenings, flu shots, a chili luncheon, and much more. Free. Lourie Cen-

ter, 1650 Park Cir, Columbia. Info/registration: 803779-1971, ext 12, or Info@LourieCenterSC.com.

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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 Kangen Health and Hydration Presentation–6pm.

Come learn about the benefits of restructured, antioxidant water. The Pentecostals of Columbia, 6911 N. Trenholm Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-404-1378, KangenGann.com.

THURSDAYS OCTOBER 8 & 15 Growing Healthy-Truth About Cancer–6:458:15pm. 11 DVD series. 10/8-Nature’s Pharmacy, 10/15-Clean Foods and the Cancer-Free Diet. Free.

Space is limited. RSVP: Call Lee or Susan Adams at 803-781-4690.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Gentle Yoga Class–6-7:30pm. Includes dharma talk, gentle movement, deep relaxation and meditation. Cost: $15. The Balance Institute, 1905 Sunset Blvd, Ste C, W Columbia. Info/registration: Call Liz Ferrara at 917-288-6162 or email MzLiz@aol.com.

THURSDAY/FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 & 18 Food and Health: How You Can Enjoy Both–79pm. Certified nutritional therapy practitioner Bonnie Batson Lee will address common nutritional myths and how food affects our body. Cost: $10; includes healthy snacks, recipes and resource packet.

9/17, Cutn Up in Style, 300 Murray Lindler Rd, Chapin. 9/18, Essential Wellness, 104 E. Boundary St, Chapin. Info and to RSVP: Call/text Lee at 256-504-0794 or email EatingForWholeness@ gmail.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 doTERRA Essential Oils Business Training–11am1pm. Free. Capital City Chiropractic, 1221 Bower Pkwy, Columbia. Info: Call William Richardson at 803-665-2943.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Polarity Therapy Class–10am-5pm. Class is open to all interested in learning about polarity but is also eligible for NCBTMB CEUs (3-day requirement) for massage therapist. Cost: $100. The Balance Institute, 1905 Sunset Blvd, Ste C, W Columbia.

Info/registration: Call Liz Ferrara at 917-288-6162 or email MzLiz@aol.com.

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The Hidden Deficiency Having the proper amount of iodine in our system at all times is critical to overall health, yet the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that iodine deficiency is increasing drastically in light of an increasingly anemic national diet of unpronounceable additives and secret, unlabeled ingredients. This deficit now affects nearly three-quarters of the population.

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

monday American Sign Language Class–1-2pm. September 14-November 2. Learn to communicate with basic signing and insight into deaf culture. American Sign Language is the predominant sign language of deaf communities in the U.S. and most of Canada.

Adults 50 and up. Cost: Members, $10; nonmembers, $15. Not an accredited course. Preregistration required. Lourie Center, 1650 Park Cir, Columbia.

Info/Register: 803-779-1971, ext 12, or Info@ LourieCenterSC.com.

Kangen Health and Hydration Presentation–6pm. 2nd & 4th Monday. Come learn about the benefits of restructured, antioxidant water. The Pentecostals of Columbia, 6911 N. Trenholm Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-404-1378, KangenGann.com.

Poetry Night at Good Life Café–5-7pm. Every 3rd Monday. Poetry, music and open mic time. Featuring poet Magnify Magnolias. Good Life Café, 1614 Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-726-2310.

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.

Empowering the Fertile Womb–6pm. Every 4th Wednesday. A unique support group featuring group share time and discussion for women struggling with fertility. All meetings followed by empowerment activities. Irmo Family Chiropractic, 1032-A Kinley Rd, Irmo. Info: Call Noemi Wilson, LAc, at 786-205-4933.

Stretch and Relax Hatha Yoga–4:30-5:30pm–w/ Anahata Musick. Need help with pain management and mobility? Unwind with breathing, transcendent stretch and gentle waves of the gong sound. Cost: $15 drop-in. Frontier Movement, 2730 Millwood Ave, Columbia. Info: 803-765-2159, YogaAndWellness.com.

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

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

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Seidokan Aikido of SC–6:30-8:30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost: Monthly, $40/adult; $30/students; $20/children. The Balance Institute, 1905 Sunset Blvd, Ste C, W Columbia. Info: tbiHealth.net.

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

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

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

First Thursdays on Main–7-9pm. Live band Flat Out Strangers performs. Good Life Café, 1614 Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-726-2310.

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

Frontier Movement, 2730 Millwood Ave, Columbia.

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

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

Toning for Sound Health–10-11:30am. Dress comfortably for easy floor work and bring a yoga mat or towel. Cost: $15/class or $70/7 classes.

Center for Health Integration, 6136 Old Bush River Rd, Columbia. Info/register: Call Pamila Lorentz at 803-749-1576 or visit DirectionalHealing.com.

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

friday African Dance with Queen T–10-11am, September 18-November 13. Learn Folk dances from Africa. Eight-week class, low-impact, with gentle stretching and rhythmic movements. Adults 50 and up. Cost: Members/nonmembers, $50; includes all 8 classes. Lourie Center, 1650 Park Cir, Columbia.

Info/registration: 803-779-1971, ext 12, or Info@ LourieCenterSC.com.

Columbia Zen Buddhist Priory Orientation–6pm.

Meditation instruction and introduction to our practice. Please make reservations before the Friday you wish to come. 426 Arrowwood Rd, Columbia.

Info: 803-772-7552, ColumbiaZen.org. Please call before visiting. doTERRA Essential Oils Class–7pm. Free class.

1st and 3rd Friday at Capital City Chiropractic, 1221 Bower Pkwy, Columbia. And the 2nd and 4th Fridays at The Retreat Salon and Day Spa (inside Gold’s Gym, in Irmo). For class title and info: Call William Richardson at 803-665-2943.

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

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

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

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

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

Tai Chi/Qigong–10:30-11:45am–w/Suzanne Riley Whyte. Open to all; no training necessary. Experience peace through relaxed movement. Cost: $10.

Lexington Leisure Center, 108 Park Rd, Lexington.

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

Growing Healthy-Truth About Cancer–6:458:15pm. 11 DVD series. Thursdays. Free. 9/3-Modern Medicine & the Cancer Pandemic, 9/10-Your First Line Of Defense, 9/17-Eliminate These “Dirty Dozen” to Prevent Cancer, 9/24-Your Secret Fountain of Youth (Detoxing). Space is limited, so please RSVP by calling Lee or Susan Adams at 803-781-4690.

The Blue Iguanas–7-9pm. Every 3rd Thursday.

Bluegrass/folk/Americana/acoustic. Good Life Café, 1614 Main St, Columbia. Info: 803-726-2310.

Rosewood Sidewalk Farmers’ Market–4-7pm.

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

Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr, Columbia.

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

You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old. ~George Burns

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY LMTCPT is hiring contract personal trainers part-time in the afternoons, evenings and Saturday mornings. Compensation $14 per hour. Need current national certification, CPR certification, and liability insurance. Email resume, along with availability, to Info@lmtcpt.com.

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

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

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

SPA TREATMENT Facials, body wraps, waxing and spray tans. Ciao Bella Spa, 10509 Two Notch Rd, Pontiac, SC. Call Laura at 803-414-4146.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Columbia Resilience has been awarded the 2016 Richland County disbursement grant to create the Hands for Peace Women’s Trauma Clinic. Any experienced alternative health practitioners interested in volunteering one day a week, please contact community health chair Pamila Lorentz at the Center for Health Integration at 803-749- 1576.

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