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contact us Publisher Keith Waller Assistant Editor Sara Gurgen Design & Production Kristina Parella Stephen Gray-Blancett Advertising Sales Keith Waller Johnathan Johnson Accounting and Billing Johnathan Johnson To contact Natural Awakenings Grand Strand Edition: 5335 North Kings Hwy Box 307 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Phone: 843-497-0390 Fax: 843-497-0760 GSPublisher@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com www.GrandStrandHealthyLiving.com

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In January 2007, we published the inaugural issue of Natural Awakenings Grand Strand Edition. In spite of all the challenges of a sagging economy, evolving technology and whatever the fates could toss in our path over the past seven years, and 84 monthly issues later, we’re still here in January 2014 bringing you the information and connections to what we hope will be a healthier and more satisfying life. We’re proud to have that mission and work very hard toward achieving it.

These short letters I put at the beginning of each magazine are more difficult to write than you might think. Imagine what you would say to 25,000 people you imagine staring back at you, impatiently and critically expecting you to say something profound, enlightening, entertaining or inspiring, now that you have their full and focused attention. Much of the time, over all these years, not only do I have no idea what to say, but motor functions cease, breathing rhythm falters, and no words come out, as the deadlines loom closer by the minute.

Years ago, before I changed my career to support natural health, I was invited to the White House, with a special invitation to meet the Clintons. I had every intention of being prepared to say something to the leader of the free world that would be amazingly enlightening and memorable. He said “hello” and reached out to shake my hand. I said “berrubble” or “rubberbubble”, or whatever sounds are possible when your saliva vanishes. I can’t remember much of it. I know I was there because I saw the pictures and I was in them, but a lot of the entire evening was very blurry, and glittery, since it was Christmas. But, apparently, what I expressed was only memorable because it was totally unintelligible. At least they let me sit on the good furniture.

Hopefully, I will eventually overcome that dysfunction. But I have heard from a few people that read the magazine and all the articles, information and local resources listed, that they still found encouragement and inspiration to achieve wellness and health. In one letter I recently received, a woman named Faye said that she changed the direction of her life to a career supporting community health because of the magazine and something I said about my own personal inspiration. There have been others. And I hope there are many more, because our community is filled with people that have turned their health and lives around. As Natural Awakenings founder Sharon Bruckman said, they are now “paying it forward” with knowledge and positive energy to improve the quality of life in our community.

If my voice falters and nonsense comes out, or my publisher’s letter seems like gibberish, don’t let that slow you down. Keep reading and searching among our advertisers and contributors for personal inspiration that can help you find a simple, rewarding and healthy life in 2014.

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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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Greater than the Sum of its Parts

by Margie King

14 MONEY MYTHS

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Filmmaker Katie Teague Uncovers Our Misperceptions

by Linda Sechrist

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WELLNESS DREAM TEAM Take Your Health to the Next Level

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A Health Coach Helps Us Change for Good

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newsbriefs Holistic Holiday at Sea

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he 2014 Holistic Holiday at Sea cruise will set sail from Miami, Florida, from March 1 to 8, on one of the world’s premier Italian luxury liners, the MSC Divina. Ports of call include St. Maarten, San Juan and Great Stirrup Cay. Guests will enjoy discussions on the benefits of a plantbased diet with a community of 1,500 like-minded people.

Passengers can choose from more than 130 classes, lectures and workshops taught by 35 teachers. Renowned ultra-endurance athlete Rich Roll will present the keynote address about the life-transforming benefits of plant-based nutrition.

Additional presenters include Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Neal Barnard, as well as Chef AJ, one of several vegan chefs that will demonstrate how to make a plant-based diet taste delicious.

For nighttime fun and relaxation, passengers can enjoy music and spirits at the Golden Jazz Bar aboard the MSC Divina or visit the 18,000 square-foot Aurea Spa for some luxurious pampering.

For more information, call 828-749-9537, email Info@HolisticHolidayAtSea.com or visit HolisticHolidayAtSea.com.

Natural-Birthing Moms in S.C. Outraged

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nless citizens respond, all natural birthing centers in South Carolina will be forced to close by the state within six months. This is an extension of the original 14-day order to comply, based on a new interpretation of an existing 20-year-old regulatory policy. The South Carolina Affiliate of the American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) is unifying natural birth centers across South Carolina in an effort to overturn the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (DHEC) decision.

The DHEC reinterpretation of existing law requires a physician to respond onsite at the birth center if a patient experiences complications. The American College of NurseMidwives Director, Jesse Bushman, writes, "The overly stringent interpretation that this regulation requires a physician to be physically present at a birth center in emergencies would hinder rather than promote appropriate transfer of care by mandating unnecessary delays." Partnered physicians agree that requiring their presence at the birth center merely delays a necessary hospital transfer.

This policy has women in South Carolina at risk of losing their right to choose where and with whom they want to safely, naturally give birth. In effect, it puts natural birth centers such as Labors of Love, in Spartanburg; Carolina WaterBirth, in Simpsonville; Carolinas Birth Center, in Fort Mill; Charleston Birth Place; Blessed Birth, in Greenville; and Covenant Birth Center, in Columbia, out of business and returns expecting moms to expensive hospitals or medical births.

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Natural vaginal births save families and the state of South Carolina significant amounts of money. According to AABC, natural birth center births on average cost $2,277.

Hospital births with no complications cost $8,920 and Csections with no complications are at $14,900. Birth centers are cost effective.

Charleston Birth Place’s C-section rate is currently 7 percent, compared to Medicaid patients’ C-section rate of 35 percent and privately insured patients’ rate of 39 percent.

If South Carolina is serious about reducing infant mortality and providing safe and affordable health care, free-standing birth centers make sense and offer moms a choice.

Call, write or email your district legislator. Visit SCStateHouse.gov/legislatorssearch.php and Change.org/petitions/ support-south-carolina-birth-centers.

Grand Opening

Nature’s Naturals Wellness Center

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ature’s Naturals Wellness Center, in North Myrtle Beach, celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, January 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and sample packs of some of its nutritional and wellness products for guests and visitors, as long as supplies last.

“We opened our doors the first week in November,” explains Susan Bullin, owner. “Nature’s Naturals is a new offshoot to the existing Cleansing Power at the Beach, and we’ve grown significantly in the three years Cleansing Power has been open. Instead of moving to a larger location, we decided to open a new business with the emphasis more on supplements and organic foods.” Nature’s Naturals has several certified natural health consultants, a certified nutritionist, a digestive health specialist, and a naturopath on staff.

If you are one of the many people concerned about the changes taking place in our conventional “health care system” and feel the need to take the responsibility for your health into your own hands, perhaps Nature’s Naturals can help. If you are not sure where to start addressing your health issues—whether large or small—Nature’s Naturals has assessment tools and educational information to help you begin your journey to better health.

Nature’s Naturals carries several lines of high-quality nutritional supplements, such as Nature’s Sunshine Products, Life Extension, Core Health, and Apricot Power. There is also a new money-saving private food co-op operating with Nature’s Naturals as the base, and it is accepting new co-op memberships at $25 annually, due each January, with orders coming in monthly or more often, if the co-op grows quickly. Its plan is to order all organic, local or regional produce, but products that are necessarily conventionally grown or manufactured will be labeled as such. It will not carry dairy, meat and certain prepared foods. The co-op found its pricing to be a few dollars cheaper than retail store pricing.

Since regular exercise and movement is essential to health, Nature’s Naturals also has a yoga studio, called Yoga

by Dale. You can join in a group session or private session, and Dale Hicks is a certified yoga instructor in several different types, including hatha, chair, structural and “yoga ed” for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade.

“Our goal at Nature’s Naturals and Cleansing Power at the Beach is to help you reach your personal health and wellness goals,” says Bullin.

For more information, contact Susan Bullin or Dale Hicks at Nature’s Naturals, 817 2nd Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach, 843-249-4444, or at Cleansing Power at the Beach, 807 2nd Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach, 843-427-7263. Visit CleansingPowerAtTheBeach.com and SmartEnzymeNutrition.com. See ad, page 18.

Secret Lotus Expands Schedule

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n response to demand, Secret Lotus Yoga is adding a morning Primary Series ashtanga class to its regular schedule.

The class will be held Tuesdays from 9 to 10:45 a.m. and will be led by Lyndsay Bahn Trimble. Well-versed in the Primary Series, Trimble has been practicing ashtanga since 2006. Her traditional Sanskrit Vinyasa count and call of the Primary Series and practical prenatal knowledge is noted and brings students from all over the state, and from North Carolina, to the studio for practice.

Trimble has practiced and obtained practical knowledge from renowned ashtanga teachers Tim Miller, Matthew Sweeney, David Garrigues, and remains close with her teacher Todd Geiser as she continues her work on the Classical 8 Limb Path. She also offers yoga philosophy courses based in the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita and continues to share her knowledge and wisdom as she advances in her own work.

For more information, contact Lyndsay Bahn Trimble at Secret Lotus Yoga 417 79th Ave. N., in Myrtle Beach, 843-3332656 or SecretLotusYoga.com.

Winter into Spring at Springbank Retreat

A new year at Springbank Retreat holds the possibility of growth through creativity, authentic living, and spiritual insight. Located near Kingstree in a quiet, rural setting, Springbank has been an ecumenical center for retreats, hospitality, healing, Earth education, and the arts for more than 50 years.

A new schedule of programs begins in February. Springbank staff members Trina McCormick and Theresa Linehan will present New Beginnings: Contemplative Retreat. The program allows participants to retreat into the quiet of nature and their own souls. Mornings begin with a centering prayer and will use the spiritual practice of t’ai chi chih to invite stability and balance for the day. No experience is needed. A candlelight ritual at the labyrinth on Saturday will

be the highlight of the weekend program. Spiritual direction, healing massage, and healing touch/aromatherapy will be available.

Wholeness/Holiness Retreat for Women: Opening Minds and Hearts will be led by Margie Hosch, also in February. This retreat is designed to bring together spiritual and psychological aspects of women’s lives. It will bring them a new sense of inner strength and self-nurturing through daily spiritual direction, counseling, creative expression, prayer and silence.

Other February programs include Well-Springs: Celebrate Self and Spirit Through Creative Movement and Expressive Arts, a 12-Step Retreat for Women, and an expressive writing workshop, Awareness Through Writing: Expressing from the Heart.

In March, a Pottery and Native Spirituality retreat leads off the month, followed by a weekend Spirit Quest workshop. Native American flutes and drums are at the center of two other workshops in which participants create the drum and use the music of both sacred instruments to bring forth the ancient wisdom and spirituality of the native peoples.

Radiant Splendor, another weekend workshop in March, studies the dimensions of faith and God’s love in light of present-day scientific discoveries.

The April program Icon Painting as Prayer leads into the Easter Week observance, Easter Hope in a Time of Ecological Decline. Other April programs emphasize our human responsibility to the planet, as well as ways to care for oneself naturally.

Program fees include lodging and meals. For more information, contact Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree, or 843-382-9777, or SpringbankRetreat.org. See ad, page 22.

Beach Baby’s Doula Supporting Natural Birth and Breastfeeding Pat Burrell, owner of Beach Baby’s Doula Services, invites all Beach Baby families and all supporters of natural birth and breastfeeding to join them on January 18 at the Cooper House to celebrate their seventh year of serving families in the area, with snacks and entertainment. The free party is from noon to 6 p.m., and the entire family is welcome. This is also a perfect time to share ideas on how to promote and support healthier and more natural births in South Carolina.

For more information and to RSVP, call Pat Burrell at 843213-1393. See ad, page 8.

World Peace Diet Study Group at Unity

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n Tuesdays, from January 7 to February 25, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., World Peace Diet facilitator Bonnie Scrudato will lead a study group on the Will Tuttle book, natural awakenings

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newsbriefs The World Peace Diet, Eating for Spiritual Health and Social Harmony. Tuttle’s book was Amazon’s #1 best seller in March of 2010 and has been called one of the most important books of the 21st century. The book is based on the interconnectedness of all life and how our daily choices impact the world in which we live. By opening our awareness and making compassionate daily choices, according to Tuttle, we truly can “be the change we wish to see in the world.” Vegan and plant-based snacks are welcome. Scrudato is a Reiki master, artist and Universe whisperer. The study group is held on a love offering basis. Unity Myrtle Beach is located at 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Drive, in Surfside Beach.

For more information, call 843-455-4048 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 2.

Life-Changing Journeys Are Still Obtainable

When thinking of a “life-changing” trip across the globe, several impressions emerge. Maybe Greece, Egypt, or even India, or perhaps it’s all about tourism, humanitarian work, spiritual therapy, or just basking in the sun relaxing. There are many destinations that might come to mind, but one place in particular can fill the bill for everything mentioned above. Ancient history, natural wonders, spirituality and beach resorts, Vietnam is a port of call for a vacation of a lifetime. And with the American historical connection to this land and its people, it becomes a meaningful excursion that can encompass a barrage of restorative restitution for participants, as well as for national honor.

CORE Vietnam of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, leads trips to Vietnam annually to share the mysteries of this misconstrued land. The next journey overseas: May 16 through June 1.

“Vietnam? Isn’t that a war?” This is the average response on the street, but in reality the war has been over for 40 years and Americans have been vacationing there for 20 years. Even veterans go to experience a place they never knew existed during the war. CORE director and trip facilitator John Fisher, also a Vietnam War veteran, has returned many times and his organization is dedicated to share the beauty of Vietnamese culture and geography with American communities.

The Vietnamese are very friendly, living within a moral code of love and forgiveness. Everyone is family in Vietnam, even the foreign visitors, even the former enemies. The third-world country does struggle, however, and part of the travel experience with CORE is participating in humanitarian work, particularly with health care. The itinerary also includes an opportunity for veterans to heal and for everyone to experience a “life-changing” vacation.

For more information, visit CoreVietnam.org.

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$5 Drop-in Classes at the Yoga Room

To encourage a fitness lifestyle change for everyone in 2014, the Yoga Room is now offering the $5 Community Class drop-in rate for all yoga (except restorative), t’ai chi and kung fu classes. Now everyone can get started on the path to wellness. The Yoga Room Co-op is located at 196C Stonebridge Drive, in Myrtle Beach.

For more information, call 843-450-9402 or visit MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com.

Unity Explores Consciousness of Money and Prosperity

While investigating the effects of money on consciousness, Dan Landis felt compelled to create a workshop, called Holy Money, as a response to reading Unity Founder’s Charles Fillmore’s startling quote: “Living in poverty is a sin.” On Sunday, January 26, Landis brings fresh insights to the topic of money as guest speaker for the 11 a.m. Unity Myrtle Beach Celebration Service. Then on Saturday, February 1, from 1 to 5 p.m., Landis continues the inquiry with a powerful and enlightening hands-on workshop, which approaches money as holy energy. It works on the premise that the entire Universe is God, and, therefore, good and holy—including money. Many people have developed limiting personal beliefs about money, and these beliefs have created a “lack” consciousness. Fascinated with the spiritual aspect of money, Landis studied Eric Butterworth’s Spiritual Economics. The cost for this workshop is $30. Landis has a degree in business/finance, was VP for Simon & Schuster, and has been actively involved in investments for more than 45 years. He is an active member of Unity Christ Church, and is completing his licensed Unity teacher requirements.

On Tuesday, February 4, Unity Myrtle Beach offers the first of 10 classes using the DVD seminar, Prosperity Plus, based on the powerful teaching work of Mary Morrissey. Inspiring stories, prosperity consciousness-building process, in-depth self-inquiry exercises to discover your field of prosperity and your field of opportunities for giving and receiving. Classes are Tuesdays through April 8, from 7 to 8:30 pm.

For more information, contact Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr., in Surfside Beach, at 843-455-4048 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 2.

Resolutions for 2014 Lose Weight and Quit Smoking

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ccording to ABC news, America spends up to $50 billion a year on diets, and most dieters try up to six diets a year. The secret to losing weight is not about finding the

and suggested herbal blends, and members will name a new herb of the month. There will also be a short cooking demo and herbal tips.

Membership in LCHS is open to all throughout the area that have an interest in the cultivation and uses of herbs.

No experience is necessary. LCHS meets from September through May, but not all meetings are at Grace Church.

next fad or quick fix. It’s not about limiting yourself to eating only salads and tasteless foods of portions sized for infants.

The secret to effectively and permanently losing weight and maintaining that weight loss is creating a lifestyle that supports a healthy body and mind. Though many diets work for many people, without a lifestyle that will support the weight loss people often regain the weight.

Maximized Mind Hypnosis has a plan to help you succeed in your 2014 goals, and make it cost less as well. It has created a solution for all dieters seeking to reach their goal of losing weight and maintaining it from this year forward.

Maximized Mind Hypnosis utilizes The Best Life Diet by Bob Greene, as seen on the Oprah Winfrey Show, in combination with a self-esteem and life-transformation system that removes the underlying causes of weight gain, commonly embedded deep within the subconscious mind.

Maximized Mind Hypnosis is offering its weight-loss program at a discounted rate for the entire month of January. Payment plans are available and its system consists of a full year of planned sessions, coaching and support to help you stay motivated and reach you goal weight with continued support. This system helps make losing weight fun and achievable for those who are ready to take charge this year.

Hypnosis is one of the most effective and successful treatments to help smokers quit and stay off smoking successfully. Maximized Mind Hypnosis has been helping people quit smoking with a more than 90 percent success rate in the Southeast, for several years now. With its extended program options and support system, Maximized Mind Hypnosis helps ensure success.

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For more information, call Annie Kaufman at 636-524-9188 or email her at SpiritualAnnie@aol.com or visit HeavenlyWorkers.com.

Inlet Yoga

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Celebrates Second Anniversary ew Year’s Day is the anniversary of the opening of Inlet Yoga, at 637 Bellamy Avenue, Murrells Inlet. To celebrate, its throwing a party from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with free classes all day, refreshments, drawings, giveaways, special membership pricing discounts (all month), and chair massages by massage therapist Jennifer Uhler. Come join the Inlet yogis and find out how yoga can change your life.

For more information and schedule of free classes, call 843655-6272 or visit InletYogaMyrtleBeach.com.

Tea Time!

Low Country Herb Society on Tuesday, January 14

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ow Country Herb Society (LCHS) member Andrea McCoy will be presenting a program on herbal teas for the LCHS meeting Tuesday, January 14, 10 a.m., at Grace Community Church on Highway 17 in Pawleys Island, across from Litchfield Resort. The program will cover the history of teas over the centuries as well as information on the uses of herbal teas

For more information, visit LCHerbSociety.info and Low Country Herb Society on Facebook.

Life in Balance Inc. Welcomes Annie Kaufman

he Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center welcomes Annie Kaufman as its newest spiritual practitioner.

Kaufman is a psychic medium, intuitive, empath, channeller, teacher and life coach. She declares clairvoyant (clear seeing), clairsentient (feeling), claircognizant (knowing), clairaudient (hearing) and clairessent (smelling) abilities.

Kaufman is trained in many modalities, including Akashic record clearing, LaHo-chi/angel light healing, toning and breathwork, Reiki, soul recognition, mediumship, medical intuitive, soul archetype work, Reconnective Healing and the Reconnection, life coaching, access consciousness work and access consciousness bars, EFT, entity removal work and animal communication.

Kaufman has been a registered nurse for 25 years, her specialties being palliative care, IV therapy in-home care and Hospice. She is also an ordained minister.

Are Winners

nlet Nutrition launches a new weight-loss program and contest to start in January. The contest is based on percentage of body weight lost, according to Linda Sacchetti, Inlet Nutrition owner and personal wellness coach. The 12-week program advises proper nutrition, food choices and encourages exercise. Each person will receive personalized weekly one-on-one coaching to help them reach an ideal weight. A free metabolism test is included, with weekly prizes and more. The winner receives a cash prize.

“Wouldn't it be nice if you were a winner in this competition and had extra cash to pay off holiday bills? You can do it,” Sacchetti assures.

The cost is $35 for the full 12-week program, and there are group meetings Tuesdays in either morning or evening sessions. Bring a friend and receive a $43 value gift, or bring two friends and get a $68 value gift.

For more information and to preregister, call Linda Sacchetti at Inlet Nutrition, 3556 B Old Kings Hwy., in Murrells Inlet, at 843-424-9586. See ad, page 11. natural awakenings

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Mammograms Carry Cancer Risk

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here is growing evidence that mammograms, which are the primary screening tool for breast cancer, may cause it.

Scientists have long known that radiation causes cancer, and now research published in the British Journal of Radiobiology reports that the so-called “low-energy X-rays” used in mammography are four to six times more likely to cause breast cancer than conventional high-energy X-rays because the low-energy variety causes more mutational damage to cells.

Mammograms led to a 30 percent rate of over-diagnosis and overtreatment, according to a study published in the Cochrane Review. Researchers wrote in the study, “This means that for every 2,000 women invited for screening throughout 10 years, one will have her life prolonged and 10 healthy women, who would not have been diagnosed if there had not been screening, will be treated unnecessarily. Furthermore, more than 200 women will experience important psychological distress for many months because of false positive findings.”

Many women and functional medicine doctors are now choosing non-invasive and radiation-free annual thermograms as a safer alternative. Those at high risk for breast cancer may choose to do periodic MRI screenings, a recommendation supported by research at Britain’s University Hospitals Birmingham.

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The Toxic Side of Tylenol

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s the evidence of the harmful effects of Tylenol increases, there is a growing call for it to be removed from the market. Its active ingredient, acetaminophen, once thought to be an effective and safe pain reliever for adults and children, turns out to have dangerous effects.

A related study by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center researchers leads with the fact that each year, acetaminophen causes more than 100,000 calls to poison control centers, 50,000 emergency room visits, 26,000 hospitalizations and more than 450 deaths from liver failure. The U.S. Acute Liver Failure Study implicates acetaminophen poisoning in nearly half of all cases of acute liver failure in this country. When taken with alcohol or without food, the effects on the liver are multiplied.

Doctor of Naturopathy Michael Murray, of Phoenix, Arizona, reports in GreenMedInfo.com that regular use of acetaminophen is linked to a higher likelihood of asthma, infertility and hearing loss, especially in men under 50. Last summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning linking acetaminophen use to three rare and sometimes fatal skin conditions.

“Can you imagine if the side effects and risks associated with acetaminophen were associated with a dietary supplement?” opines Murray. “It would be yanked from the market immediately.”

More Bok Choy, Less Ice Cream Boosts Breast Health

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howing down on cruciferous veggies reduces the risk of recurring breast cancer, say Vanderbilt University researchers, while consuming too many high-fat dairy products produces an opposite effect, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

The paper on veggies presented at the American Association for Cancer Research showed that the more cruciferous vegetables a woman ate in the first two years after her breast cancer diagnosis, the lower was her risk of the cancer returning or death from the original cancer. Eating broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy and cabbage worked to reduce the rate of recurring breast cancer by 35 percent and the risk of death in the following nine years by 62 percent.

On the other side of the coin, the NCI study showed that women treated for early stage breast cancer that regularly ate one or more servings of highfat milk, cheese, yogurt or ice cream increased their risk of dying of breast cancer by 44 percent and of earlier death from all causes by 64 percent.

Brief Bouts of Yoga Bolster the Brain

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ust 20 minutes of yoga postures, breathing and meditation are valuable tools for bolstering mental functioning. A study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign reports that a single, 20-minute hatha yoga session significantly improved participants’ speed and accuracy on tests of working memory, focus, retention and ability to absorb and use new information.

Study participants didn’t get the same positive brain buzz from 20 minutes of aerobics. The study appeared in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health.

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

Yogic Milestone

Smithsonian Exhibit Highlights Storied History This month’s exhibition at the Smithsonian’s Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Yoga: The Art of Transformation, comprises the museum’s first presentation of yogic art. Temple sculptures, devotional icons, vibrant manuscripts and court paintings created in India more than 2,000 years ago will be on view, as well as early modern photographs, books and films.

The Washington, D.C., exhibition borrows from 25 museums and private collections in India, Europe and the United States. More than 120 works, from the third to the early 20th century, illuminate yoga’s central tenets, as well as its obscured histories. Through masterpieces of Indian sculpture and paintings, the exhibition explores yoga’s goals; its Hindu, Jain and Sufi manifestations; its means of transforming body and consciousness; and its philosophical foundations.

For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/SmithsonianYogaExhibit

Grassroots Gumption Citizen Action Wins Against Monsanto and More The Center for Food Safety (CFS), a national nonprofit advocating in the public interest, works to protect human health and the environment by curbing the use of harmful food production technologies and promoting organic and other forms of sustainable agriculture. It confirms that actions such as signing petitions really do make a difference.

For instance, the CFS cites a hard-fought campaign that pushed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to respond to a lawsuit and remove arsenic from chicken feed. They credit the thousands of consumers that joined the effort, saying, “Together, we forced the FDA to remove arsenic ingredients in animal feed used for our nation’s chickens, turkeys and hogs, and 98 of the 101 drug approvals for arsenic-based animal drugs will be withdrawn.”

More recently, CFS reports that half a million citizen phone calls and emails had a significant effect in killing an extension of the so-called “Monsanto protection act” in the Senate. Formally named the Farmer Assurance Provision, the measure undermined the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s authority to ban genetically modified crops, even if court rulings found they posed risks to human and environmental health.

Source: CenterForFoodSafety.org

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Evidence Mounts of GMO Dangers The nonprofit Non-GMO Project, committed to preserving and building sources of non-GMO (genetically modified organism) products and educating consumers on such verified choices, is focusing on Bt corn and Bt soy, which make up 90 percent of America’s total crop. Its scientists explain, “These crops have genes from a bacteria called bacillus thuringiensis spliced into their natural genetic code. This causes the plant to produce Bt-toxin—a pesticide that bursts the stomach of insects that eat it, killing them.”

Monsanto and Syngenta, which manufacture genetically engineered seeds, claim that genetically modified (GE, GM or GMO) crops are safe for humans because the Bt-toxin is completely destroyed in the human digestive system and doesn’t have any impact on animals and humans.

But Norwegian scientists’ decade-long study of rats, mice, pigs and salmon raised on GE feed published in 2012 found that due to alterations in their digestive tracts, the animals ate more, got fatter and were less able to digest proteins; they also suffered from diminished immune systems.

There is also mounting evidence that the spread of such crops is responsible for the dramatic decline of the monarch butterfly, the near annihilation of bats and the spread of honeybee colony collapse syndrome.

To get involved, visit NonGMOProject.com.

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United Nations Panel Zeroes in on Sustainability The United Nations (UN) has created a new scientific advisory board under the aegis of UNESCO, mandated to advise UN executives, participating countries and other stakeholders on the use of science, technology and innovation in achieving sustainable development. The 26 international experts appointed to the board span a broad spectrum of disciplines including: basic sciences; engineering and technology; social sciences and humanities; ethics; health; and economic, behavioral and agricultural sciences, as well as the environmental sciences more commonly associated with sustainability.

The board’s inaugural meeting in December focused on outcomes of the 2013 UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), and from other large-scale interdisciplinary processes, such as the 2012 Planet Under Pressure Conference, held in London, and the Future Earth 10-year international research initiative.

White Resorts Go Even Greener As skiers flock to snow-covered trails this winter, more ski resorts are going greener to save energy and support the environment.

Arapahoe Basin, in Colorado, recently received a National Ski Areas Association Sustainable Slopes grant for retrofitting its base area lighting that will annually slice off an estimated 53,000-plus kilowatt hours of usage. A-Basin, Vail Resorts and others in the area provide their restaurants’ used vegetable oil to outside companies for recycling into biofuels. Aspen, Vail, Copper Mountain and other Colorado resorts installed more photovoltaic solar arrays on buildings prior to the current season.

Stratton Mountain Ski Resort, in Vermont, installed a 1,500-horsepower electric snowmaking air compressor last summer, replacing a diesel model.

Purchased in consultation with the statewide energy utility Efficiency Vermont, it delivers more cubic feet of air per minute using less, and cleaner, energy. Since 2009, the state’s Bolton Valley ski area, plus Jiminy Peak and Berkshire East, both in Massachusetts, have all installed wind turbines to generate energy. Sarah Wojcik, director of public affairs at the Vermont Ski Areas Association, attests that resorts are doing their part to keep mountains green.

Sources: nsaa.org, SkiVermont.com

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WHOLE FOOD Greater than the Sum of its Parts

by Margie King

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estern science is obsessed with deconstructing food, researching and analyzing its component parts, isolating the active ingredients, repackaging them in pills or powders and prescribing them in daily doses. But according to Annemarie Colbin, Ph.D., author of Food and Healing, this chemistry-based theory of nutrition is upside-down.

Colbin, founder and CEO of the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts, in New York City, has crafted her own nutrition theory based on more than 30 years of nutrition practice, teaching from a foundation that a whole food, like the complex human being consuming it, is greater than the sum of its parts.

She defines whole foods as “those that nature provides and all the edible parts.” She limits them to those comprising one ingredient, such as plants, whole grains, beans, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds.

Animal foods are more challenging to categorize. Eggs are a whole food, but steaks are not, because they are one part of the entire animal. She includes small fish if we eat the head and bones, and small birds like quail. Whole milk is included, but not low-fat dairy.

Colbin maintains that our bodies know the difference between a whole

food and an aggregation of isolated nutrients. We have evolved over thousands of years to eat the food that nature presents to us, and if that food has been fragmented, the body realizes it and seeks what’s missing.

For example, if we eat fragmented wheat like white bread, in which the bran and germ of the whole grain have been removed, the body will still be hungry and seek the missing part of the food, something with fiber or crunch. Likewise, health enthusiasts that devour wheat germ or wheat bran in isolation will also feel something is missing and may find themselves craving refined flour in the form of cake or other baked goods.

Table sugar is another example, a fragment of sugar cane. Colbin calculates that it takes 17 feet of sugar cane to make one cup of sugar. What’s missing is mostly the cane’s water content and the result, she says, is that sugar makes you thirsty. It’s a big reason why when we drink a soda, ingesting an average equivalent of 12 teaspoons of sugar, we’re thirsty afterward and drink even more, creating a vicious cycle.

Fruit juices are, by definition, a fragmented food. When we drink orange or grapefruit juice, all or most of the fiber from the raw fruit is obviously missing. Craving something to chew,

we may reach for chips or something crunchy. Vegetable juices may yield the same result.

Colbin cautions that while vitamin and mineral supplements can be helpful in treating specific conditions or deficiencies, they nevertheless comprise fragments of food at best. She notes that the body may have difficulty processing these isolated nutrients outside of the whole food.

Supportive studies include Kentucky’s University of Louisville School of Medicine comparison of the effects of the spice turmeric with those of its active ingredient, curcumin. Adding the whole food turmeric to the diet of rats reduced inflammation significantly, while curcumin alone was ineffective. Results suggested the difference may be explained by turmeric’s higher bioavailability.

A Pennsylvania State University research review determined that although population studies consistently report that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables protects against cardiovascular and other chronic diseases, studies of antioxidant supplements did not show the same benefits. The difference may be that a whole foods diet naturally contains not only antioxidants, but a wide range of nutrients and compounds that may act synergistically to protect against diseases.

Colbin goes further, suggesting that supplements may even make us less likely to want to eat vegetables and set us up for junk food cravings to balance out too many vitamins or minerals. Her advice is to use vitamins and supplements if medically required, but not every day and not for a lifetime.

Her views are all about maintaining the natural balance in the foods that nature provides without worrying about striving for perfection or radical changes in diet. Colbin recommends aiming for 70 percent whole foods overall to keep everything in balance. Start by taking a few small changes, listen to the body to see if there’s a noticeable difference and adjust accordingly.

Margie King is a former corporate attorney now working as a holistic health and nutrition coach and natural health copywriter from Philadelphia, PA. Connect via NourishingMenopause.com.

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Money Myths

Filmmaker Katie Teague Uncovers Our Misperceptions

by Linda Sechrist

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the sparks of individual genius, usually because of a perceived scarcity of money. I became curious about what role our relationship to money plays in such disconnections.

atie Teague’s inspiring documentary, Money and Life (MoneyAndLifeMovie.com), provocatively asks: Rather than disastrous, can we view economic crises as brimming with opportunities to shift our thoughts about money and thereby improve models of economic exchange?

What are the effects of awaking to what money is and isn’t in our lives?

Why did you produce a documentary on the subject of money?

As an in-depth psychotherapist familiar with observing humanity, I felt that I could use the simple lens of storytelling to chronicle the complexity of money and economics. Because I had no experience in economics or filmmaking, I was often brought to my knees in the crucible of all I was learning, a virtual crash Ph.D. course.

In interviewing David Korten, economist, author and former professor at the Harvard Business School, he soothed my worries by pointing out that because I hadn’t been indoctrinated into the world of economics and its jargon, my language of metaphors and analogies would help lay people better recognize and understand convoluted economic concepts.

As a therapist, I repeatedly see how disconnections due to eroding relationships with ourselves, our natural world and each other are wreaking havoc on people and the planet.

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In considering this from the perspective of healing and tending the soul, asking, “Where are we most wounded in our modern world?”

I had my own quantum awakening to the fact that I’m not separate from the subject matter I’m exploring: What is my own story with money? Have I given up healthy self-government to the money god? What are my opportunities to reclaim my own power?

I discovered that the core principle of the economy, money and currency is relationship itself, and that we’ve unwittingly disempowered ourselves by entrusting too much power to middlemen like central banks and financial consultants, but are now realizing that we don’t need them.

One clear example is that more individuals are having a direct experience of the divine. Also, entire communities are investing their time, energy and money in their local economies, where they have established relationships and can see the results. I believe that the technologies supporting our emerging new economy reflect our own consciousness coming online.

Were you surprised at what you learned?

I did not know that the U.S. and global economies are based on debt and scar-

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city nor understand beforehand that our perceptions of scarcity and separation from one another are only illusions.

While the majority of economists say that money is an exchange, Bernard Lietaer, author of The Future of Money, states, that is what money does but not what it is. Fundamentally, money is a human agreement—a form of currency via an artifact designed, engineered and built by humans. This is something we have forgotten and it’s hurting us.

How did you approach the universally sensitive subject of money?

The film is purely a starting place and a tool that individuals can use to educate themselves and spark conversations. I kept the tone of the film as non-polarizing as possible so that conservative family members could cull compelling concepts that inspire further exploration, rather than walk away feeling a need to defend their beliefs. Awareness and knowledge breeds empowerment and innovative perspectives so that we all can better participate in whatever is emerging.

Will a new economy replace or parallel the existing one?

A new economy is emerging and operating in parallel. Beyond being based on gifting, alternative money, barter or other buzzwords, it’s coming online from a previously unknown place. This is one of the reasons I term the film emergent-oriented, rather than solution-oriented.

A quote by Richard Buckminster Fuller, systems theorist, architect and inventor, eloquently applies: “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”

The fact is that the old economy, based on debt and scarcity, is designed to collapse. The more innovative we can be in participating in the emerging economy, the more conscious awareness we can bring to bear, improving the chances for increasingly positive impacts.

Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. Visit ItsAllAboutWe. com for recorded interviews.

Complementary natural healing modalities can address all of these queries and more. Finding the right mix of treatment and preventive measures requires some creativity and self-knowledge. The experts Natural Awakenings consulted maintain that it is both desirable and possible to assemble an affordable and effective personal health care team that focuses on optimum wellness.

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Integrative Approach “We need to understand the value of an integrative approach because no single modality treats everything,” says Dr. Michael Jingduan Yang, the Philadelphia-based founder and medical director of the Tao Institute of Mind & Body Medicine. By way of example, he maintains credentials as a physician, a board-certified psychiatrist and an internationally recognized expert on classic forms of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture.

Integrative practitioners see the human body on three levels, Yang

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onventional doctors too often dispense vague, boilerplate health advice, urging their patients to eat a healthy diet, exercise and take helpful supplements. Some are lucky enough to also be directed to detoxify their body and manage stress. That’s typically the best most people can expect in terms of practical advice. It is rare to receive specific, individualized answers to such burning questions as:

What is the best diet for this specific problem or my body type?

Which exercise will work best for me—yoga, running, tennis or something else?

Why do I feel stressed so much of the time, and what can I do about it?

What supplements are best for me, and which high-quality products can I trust?

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Health insurance may not cover the services we want, and high deductibles may pose a financial challenge in maintaining comprehensive health care, so we need a personal wellness plan. explains: structural; biochemical; and bioenergetic, a form of psychotherapy.

Ideally, he says, conventional and integrative medicine, plus complementary practitioners, work together to provide the total care an individual patient needs. “Any problem on one level affects all levels, so we assess patients on all three with whatever tools we have,” he says.

While conventional medicine may be able to treat structural problems well and biochemical problems to a certain extent, it falls short on the energetic level. That’s when it’s time to expand the team, counsels Yang. “‘Know yourself’ is the watchword.

Get to know what to use and when to use it. It’s the practitioner’s job to educate patients in this way.”

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movement in the U.S., has remarked: “If I’m in a car accident, don’t take me to an herbalist. If I have bacterial pneumonia, give me antibiotics.

But when it comes to maximizing the body’s natural healing potential, a mix of conventional and alternative procedures seems like the only answer.”

Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, founding director and president of the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America, turns to the integrative realm of ayurvedic medicine for healing and wellness. The 5,000-year-old Indian healing tradition incorporates lifestyle changes, yoga and meditation, detoxification, herbs, massage and various other individually targeted healing modalities, depending on the patient’s diagnosis and recommended treatment plan.

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Customized Team “Wellness is a team effort,” advises integrative medicine specialist Dr. Vijay Jain, medical director at Amrit Ayurveda for Total Wellbeing, in Salt Springs, Florida. It’s not only a matter of knowing what needs the practitioners will address at specific times, it’s also knowing who can help when the going gets tough. “Modern medicine has the edge for early detection of disease,” Jain notes. “However, Ayurveda is excellent in determining the earliest imbalances in the mind and body that eventually lead to disease.”

Most experts consulted agree that a personal wellness program should include a practitioner that acts as a gatekeeper and coordinates a care plan to meet individual needs. Jain recommends that the foundation of the team be a licensed medical professional such as an integrative physician (MD), osteopathic doctor (DO) or chiropractor (DC). In most states, any of these professionals can function as a primary care doctor, authorized to order and read laboratory tests, prescribe drugs and access hospital

A personal wellness program should include a lead practitioner that acts as a gatekeeper and coordinates a plan of care that meets the individual’s needs. services. In some states, a naturopathic physician (ND) can perform the functions of a primary care doctor in ordering and reading laboratory tests.

As part of a personal wellness team, consider a functional medicine or integrative physician, chiropractor, osteopath, doctor of naturopathy, ayurvedic practitioner, nutritionist, Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor/ acupuncturist, herbalist, craniosacral therapist, massage therapist and energy practitioner (such as in Reiki, medical qigong or polarity therapy).

It’s not necessary to see all of them, sources say. Sometimes, one practitioner will be skilled in practicing several modalities, a bonus for patients. Other complementary practitioners may form a supporting team that works with the primary care team, depending on the challenges a patient faces. They will be identified as treatment unfolds and the team evolves over time.

Contributing Specialists An ayurvedic practitioner likely will begin by helping to define healthful lifestyle changes, depending on one’s dosha, or energetic temperament. Yoga and meditation would be a likely recommendation, plus specific herbs and perhaps detoxification, says Annambhotla.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture often go hand-in hand with Ayurveda in accordance with the view that illness and disease are caused by imbalances in the body’s energetic flow. Diagnostic techniques employ intuition and pulses to assess and smooth blocks in energy circulation.

Craniosacral therapy is another way to unlock energetic blockages caused by lifestyle stress and other factors that restrict and congest the body’s innate ability to self-correct and remain healthy, says Joyce Harader, a registered craniosacral therapist in Cave Creek, Arizona, and secretary of the board of the Biodynamic

Cranial Sacral Therapy Association of North America.

She relied on a whole team to realize a natural way back to health after being diagnosed with lupus in 1992. “Members of my health team fluctuate, depending on what is going on in my life and where I am focusing,” comments Harader. She points out, for example, that nutrition education and general deep-tissue massage can both be helpful as part of a foundational plan toward obtaining and maintaining optimal health.

In fact, many of our experts recommend both a monthly chiropractic adjustment and/or massage, as well as daily yoga and an ongoing meditation practice for wellness and total well-being.

Naturopathic practitioners operating in states where they are licensed can be good sources of nutrition counsel and often recommend herbal remedies for relief. “For chronic illness, you need a chiropractor or drug-free physician like a naturopath on your team.

Conventional medicine is generally poor at dealing with chronic illness,” observes Naturopath and Chiropractor Michael Loquasto, Ph.D., who practices in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Loquasto should know. He has practiced integrated modalities for 50 years, employing the knowledge gained through his practice and triple doctorates, which include one in nutrition. Also a master herbalist, he strongly advocates that people start by working with a good integrative or functional medicine medical doctor.

“In some states, like Pennsylvania, chiropractors and osteopaths can perform routine diagnostic work, but in many states they cannot,” he notes.

“I recommend undergoing a physical every six months and regular bone density tests, plus colonoscopies.” Loquasto is not in favor of mammograms because of the radiation exposure associated with them, but supports routine breast screening using ultrasound or thermography.

Self-Diagnosis Intuitive listening and observant selfknowledge are crucial parts of any wellness plan. Most people are aware when something doesn’t feel right in their body.

“Libido is a great barometer of health,” suggests Dr. Diana Hoppe, an obstetrician, gynecologist and hormone specialist in San Diego, California. “If you’re not interested in sex, it’s probably a sign that you need to do some investigating.” Reasons for such a decline of interest are wideranging says Hoppe. “For men and women, it might be due to hormonal changes, lack of self-esteem, medications, stress, relationship issues, job, family life or lack of sleep. It means that somewhere, things are out of balance,” she says.

Funding a Plan A personal multifaceted wellness program can be expensive, but there are ways to minimize the cost. “In the new world of high insurance deductibles, people get more for their money from an alternative doctor, especially

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one knowledgeable in a variety of healing therapies, than a conventional one,” Loquasto advises. Costs for tests may also be lower; plus patients are not expected to pay $150 or more just to walk in the door.

A current trend has medical doctors and chiropractors participating in “umbrella” practices and wellness centers, where several types of practitioners collaborate in one facility.

They find that sometimes insurance will pay for certain complementary services, including massage and nutrition education, when doctors or chiropractors prescribe them.

Maintaining wellness in an environment filled with chemical, biological and mental toxins is a substantial, yet worthy, investment. It’s far better than the costly alternative of dealing with regular bouts of sickness or escalating disease. In that light, maintenance looks affordable: an ayurvedic diagnostic session starts at around $100, a consultation with a licensed naturopath at $75 and acupuncture at $100; a massage typically costs about $80 an hour.

While insurance is unlikely to pay for treatments outside the realm of conventional medicine and sometimes, chiropractic, “The cost of these preventive therapies will be much less than the cost of treatment for a serious disease,” advises Loquasto. “You’re worth it.”

Kathleen Barnes is author of more than a dozen natural health books.

Her latest is The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Caring, Steering, Cheering

A Health Coach Helps Us Change for Good

by Lauressa Nelson

A health or wellness coach integrated into a personal healthcare team can be critical to catalyzing sustainable change. Many people understand they need to modify their self-care, yet fail to take the optimal steps to make such a transformation happen.

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hat we’ve discovered is that people don’t routinely change behavior due to education alone or out of fear. They change through partnership,” explains Linda Smith, a physician’s assistant and director of professional and public programs at Duke Integrative Medicine, in Durham, North Carolina. Coaching partnerships supply a supportive bridge between provider recommendations and patient implementations, she says, “significantly increasing the client’s ability to make

changes successfully.”

“Health coaching was absolutely essential to my health,” says Roberta Cutbill, a 72-year-old retired registered nurse in Greensboro, North Carolina, who considered her lifestyle relatively healthy when in her late 60s she experienced autoimmune and cardiac problems.

“I have an excellent primary care doctor who, when these issues came up, told me that I needed to change my diet, thoughtfully down-

loaded a list of recommendations and sent me on my way. I still needed help with many things in order to make the changes,” recalls Cutbill, which is why she turned to a health coach at Duke Integrative Medicine.

Margaret Moore, founder and CEO of Wellcoaches Corporation and co-director of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, in Belmont, Massachusetts, identifies two primary forces that enable behavioral change: autonomous motivation (people want to do something for their own reasons, not because someone tells them to) and confidence (they believe they can do it). “The most powerful motivating forces of all are what you treasure most in life, your life purpose and contribution,” she remarks. Both Smith and Moore emphasize that the priorities in any health coaching relationship are client driven, based on the client’s chosen goals and personal intrinsic motivators.

Confidence in attaining ultimate success is built through positively framed experiments and experiences.

“A health coach is trained to help clients break up their goals into manageable steps, focus on strengths, track progress and identify and overcome personal roadblocks,” explains Dr. Karen Lawson, an integrative physician and director of integrative health coaching at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing, in Minneapolis. A helpful approach sets goals that can be met and exceeded, not insurmountable ones.

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“The key is always keeping a positive lens, helping clients see the progress they achieve,” continues Lawson. This involves speaking in terms of growth through trial and error, in which outcomes are explored without judgment and clients feel empowered to modify.

This is vital, explains Moore, because experiencing at least a three-to-one ratio of positive to negative emotions creates the conditions for the brain to learn, change and thrive, making people feel more capable of taking care of their health.

Mindful awareness is another essential tool; being self-aware and reflecting on what we are doing while it is happening. Unlike thinking, analyzing and planning, mindfulness involves observing while experiencing. During sessions, coaches use it to give their full attention in a non-judgmental way, modeling how clients can bring such compassion to themselves.

A mindful state calms mental noise and puts reflective distance between individuals and their beliefs, emotions and behaviors. It improves their ability to handle negative emotions and to make a conscious choice to respond with a different attitude or new behavior, according to Moore.

For Cutbill, maintaining a personal relationship with her coach over time has been the most significant factor in the improvement of her health. “The relationship was healing, because my coach regularly pointed out my progress with profound encouragement and validation. I wish all primary care doctors had health coaches on staff to help them and their patients attain the success they both are aiming for.”

Lauressa Nelson is an editor and contributing writer for Natural Awakenings.

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The Latest, Hottest Trends

by Christine MacDonald

This year, many Americans are set to rock the charts by turning over a new leaf and morphing from more conventional workout modes to fresh takes on fitness.

Chart Toppers

Activities high on people’s lists these days reflect a perceived scarcity of time and money. The top picks, according to the Indianapolis-based American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2014, will be high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and body weight training.

Both pursuits have been contenders in recent years, but are cresting the survey for the first time. A HIIT session, typically involving rapid bursts of activity interspersed with brief rest periods, usually takes less than 30 minutes.

Body weight training’s appeal stems

from its effectiveness and minimal need for fancy equipment or special gear.

The survey—involving hundreds of personal trainers, gym owners and other fitness insiders—further notes an increasing diversity in fitness offerings, plus some contradictory trends. Not everyone, for instance, is cost-conscious; fitness professionals anticipate the continued rise of boutiques specializing in niche activities. Those with momentum range from ballet-inspired barre workouts to Pound and Drums Alive sessions, in which people “rock out” while they work out.

Grace DeSimone, an ACSM

spokesperson, equates specialized offerings to an à la carte menu, with individuals choosing tasty workout modes. “It’s like a buffet,” she says. While a single class can cost up to $25, there seldom are membership fees. Muscles are treated to varied workouts, even if only once a week in a “boutique” treatment.

“It’s good for your body to crosstrain; if you do the same thing over and over again, your body adapts,” DeSimone advises. Unless a competitive athlete is looking to improve performances in a given sport, repeating the same exercise daily can lead to injury and lessen the desired positive impact, she says. “Your body likes change.”

Spinning spin-offs like Soulcycle, Flywheel and Kinetic Cycling represent an evolution of indoor classes and oldschool outdoor cycling. Meanwhile, fitness instructors and wellness consultants note that Zumba has set the stage for dance-oriented workouts, diverging from Latin rhythms into hip-hop and other music genres.

If workouts are increasingly encroaching on “social” activities like dancing, it’s because the nation—or at least the expanding population trying to live healthier lifestyles—is undergoing a broader lifestyle transformation, says Jim White, of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

The registered dietitian, award-winning fitness pro and national spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics observes, “There’s a shift in culture.”

He says, “People are sick of ‘yo-yoing’ with fad diets and exercise routines, and they are looking for effective new approaches, whether for dieting, social life, accountability or competition.” He sees this new mindset fueling the proliferation of websites and phone apps

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Interval Training: Both high- and low-intensity variations can resemble a fountain of youth for older adults, says DeSimone. These can range from integrating a few five-minute sprints to enhance a half-hour walk to engaging in formalized Asian-influenced Tabata classes and boot camps.

High-intensity workouts aren’t for everyone. “HIIT is best delivered

when it does not use the one-sizefits-all approach,” says Tony Ordas, a kinesiology lecturer at California State University, San Marcos. “Participants need to have an established level of cardiovascular endurance before increasing intensity.”

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Specialized Fitness Programs: Programs geared to the needs of particular groups such as pregnant women, older adults, dog owners and those interested in losing weight remain popular. Activities vary in approach and intensity, but often emphasize “functional fitness”, focusing on building strength and balance useful in everyday life, rather than more athletic or competitive training.

Yoga: This ancient mind-body workout continues to extend from East to West, building on a host of classical forms such as hatha, ashtanga, kripalu, kundalini and Vinyasa. Relatively new forms also are extensive, from power yoga, Bikram and Yogalates to emerging hybrids like the yoga/surfing combination of Yoga Board.

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Thermography Screening for Breast and Full Body Comes to the Grand Strand According to 2013 statistics, an estimated 232,340 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnoses were expected for women in the U.S., along with 64,640 cases of non-invasive breast cancer. With those staggering numbers in place, and prevention now being considered more valuable than cure, women are beginning to educate themselves and are seeking the option to include thermography in their annual check-ups. Thermography, used to measure thermal emissions from the body, is an important key indicator for health.

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hermography has long been used for surveillance and night vision by the military, but since its early clinical use in the field of medicine, dramatic technological advances have occurred in the underlying science, which employs highly sensitive, state-of-the-art infrared cameras and sophisticated computers. As explained by Peter Leando, Ph.D., training officer at The American College of Clinical Thermology, thermography offers an indication of inflammation, vascular change, lymph activity, and abnormal physiology changes.

Cancer stimulates the production of new blood vessels that don’t have the ability to contract, and then brings about the production of nitric oxide causing vascular dilation, increased blood supply and heat. Thermographic cameras create images of these abnormal blood supplies that feed cancerous tumors, giving skilled interpreters an early opportunity to rec-

ommend preventive measures. Thermograhpy has been known to detect breast cancer in as much as 10 years before a tumor develops. Traditional mammography finds the cancer only when it’s large enough to already be a tumor.

It has been debated that mammography can contribute to, or cause, breast cancer because it bombards the body with radiation. In addition, for many women, the compression of breasts to facilitate mammograms is very uncomfortable. Thermography is non-invasive, does not contact with the body, and there’s no radiation. It’s as simple as taking pictures.

For the first time in the Grand Strand, Natural Healing Center (NHC) of Myrtle Beach brings to the area thermography as a monitoring/prevention tool. Not only does thermography scan for breast tissue abnormalities, but the clinic can perform full-body scans on both men and women, showing abnormal heat from inflammation, injury or other difficult-todefine pain disorders. With an array of 640 x 480 (307,000 pixels compared to the average 70,000-pixel camera), the camera used by NHC is one of the most effective thermal imaging cameras in use.

Conditions and injuries that thermography may help identify and define: • Back Injuries • Breast Disease • Arthritis • Headaches • Nerve Damage • Unexplained Pain • Fibromyalgia • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

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After the scanning procedure, your images will be sent out for diagnostics to credentialed medical professionals specifically trained to interpret thermographic images. Scan results normally take nine to 10 days. Upon receiving your results, the clinic will schedule your follow-up appointment to review your results and offer recommendations. Thermography is safe, easy, it doesn’t hurt, and it reveals potential life-threatening issues very early; early enough for the most effective treatment.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 108 Surya Namaskara at Shanti Yoga−10am.

Free event offered every New Years Day. Join Shanti for 108 Surya Namaskara (or as many as you like) to start the New Year. All are welcome. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, MB. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

Inlet Yoga Second Anniversary New Year’s Day Celebration−11am-4pm. Free classes all day (call for sched). Celebrate yoga and the continued building of our amazing yoga community. Henna tattoo artist, chair massage by Jennifer Uhler, drawings, giveaways and more. Enjoy light refreshments and meet other yogis to celebrate the New Year yogi style. Membership & class special pricing all month. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 Open-Door Reiki Share w/Sandra Sanchez, Master Reiki Teacher and Healer−7-9 p.m. (1st Thur ea mo.) All welcome. Receive or give the healing energy of Reiki. Love donation. The Yoga Room and Healing Art Co-Op. 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB. 843-450-9402, MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 Loving the Winter Months, Loving Your Body Through Ayurveda w/ Jo Ducey−1-3pm. The Holiday season always comes with celebration, fun, and loving, yet can leave us feeling stressed, overextended, overweight, and lonely. The “Vata” energy of winter, defined by the elements of Air and Ether, can contribute to imbalances in body, mind and soul. Learn to stay in unison with body & mind through the winter with a peaceful & positive tone. $35, bring a friend for free. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, MB. Register at 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 Celebration Service “Your Epiphany” w/Rev. Margaret Hiller−11am. Community Potluck right after service. Vegan/Vegetarian appreciated. All are welcome. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

MY Session w/Jennifer Robancho & Philip Pennington−3-5pm. Yoga class featuring soothing restorative postures and live, classical guitar music.

Session ends with a short kirtan. Donation. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, MB. Register at 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 Book Study Group: World Peace Diet w/ Bonnie Scrudato−4pm-5:30pm. (Series: 1/7-2/25). The World Peace Diet, Eating for Spiritual Health and Social Harmony, by Dr. Will Tuttle was Amazon’s # 1 best seller 3/2010, one of the most important

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books of the 21st century. Based on the interconnectedness of all life and how our daily choices impact the world in which we live. We can be the change we wish to see in the world. Bonnie is a World Peace Diet Facilitator, Reiki master, artist and universe whisperer. Vegan/Plant Based Snacks welcomed. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Iyengar Yoga Spotlight w/Karyl Tych−6:157:30pm. A special series of Tuesday night classes taught by Iyengar Instructor, Karyl Tych of Live Oak Yoga in Myrtle Beach. Karyl is returning from India where she studied more Iyengar techniques this fall. $15 drop in or passes accepted. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, MB. Register at 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

Open Door Reiki Share w/Eileen Foose, RN & other area Reiki masters−7-9pm. (1st Tues) A gathering of like minds for mini Reiki treatments and a sharing circle. Come and enjoy the energy work at Unity. Free will love offering to assist the Care Team of Unity Christ Church. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 Reiki Professional Development Meetup w/Kristi Thompson−6-8pm. Join Reiki Master/teacher, Usui Reiki Master/teacher, certified Heal Your Life® facilitator, certified Angel Card Reader™, life coach and Dir. Of Ops Life in Balance for professional development Meetup once a month. Learn about new tools, techniques and topics regarding Reiki. Will explore topics, share experiences and practice. Join Meetup.com for future dates. $10. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. Meditation, prayer, handson-healing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 The Healing Way to Abundance; 1st Chakra Energies w/Annie Kaufman−6:30-9:30pm. Releasing resistance to change & 1st Chakra energiesprosperity & success, a multi-discipline approach to healing and releasing block to your abundance & success. Looking at woundings, conflicts and vows within our chakras. $40/workshop. RSVP req. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, HeavenlyWorkers.com, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 Heart of Nia Playshops w/Stephaney RobinsonAbilon, NIA Trainer−9:30am-Noon. Through a

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powerful mix of music, movement, and joy, your body will soak up new sensations while your spirit plays. A blend of classic Nia and exploratory exercises will allow you to learn the essence of Nia in a new way. $35, $30 for Nia Graduates. Info: Mary Tyler:marytyler@sc.rr.com. Yoga in Common, Market Common, 3062 DeVille St, MB, 843-8399636, YogaInCommon.com.

Yoga Therapy: Letting Go w/Carrie Chapman −10:45am-12:45pm. An intro to the use of physical poses, breath work and guided visualization geared toward letting go in a physical, emotional and mental sense. Includes discussion, evidence based research, and experiential practice to feel relief in the body and beyond. $29 preregistered/ $35 day of. Yoga DiVita, 4340 Big Barn Dr. #108, Little River. 843-283-2827, hdmdivita@yogadivita.com or YogaDivita.com.

The Healing Way to Abundance; 1st Chakra Energies w/Annie Kaufman−1- 4pm. Releasing resistance to change & 1st Chakra energiesprosperity & success, a multi-discipline approach to healing and releasing block to your abundance & success. Looking at woundings, conflicts and vows within our chakras. $40/workshop. RSVP req. Holistic Health & Healing Center of Myrtle Beach, 1601 Oak St, #303, Myrtle Offices Complex. 636-524-9188, SpiritualAnnie@aol.com, HeavenlyWorkers.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 Celebration Service “Life as Sacred Ceremony” w/Guest Speaker David Hiller−11am. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Sacred Ceremony Workshop w/ Margaret & David Hiller −1-4pm. With 22 years as life partners, and 14 years in a teaching/healing ministry Margaret serves since 2005 as Spiritual Leader of Unity in Myrtle Beach, and David continues to present his work in churches, colleges and conferences. They co-authored “Dare to Dream – Healing Fears, Creating Miracles and Living Your Dreams.” Light Lunch included. Love Offering.

Please pre-register. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 Tea Time w/Andrea McCoy–10am. Low Country Herb Society program on the history of herbal teas, uses and herbal blends. Meeting includes herbal informational segments by members: herb of the month, short cooking demo, and herbal tips. Free, with membership- join at the mtg. Grace Community Church, 14319 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Isl. lcherbsociety.info.

Develop Your Intuition: Learn How to Set up Energetic Protect and Use a Pendulum w/Annie Kaufman−6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to protect

yourself energetically and have the ability to use a pendulum to ask simple questions in your highest good. Cost: $35/workshop. Bring a friend, $30 each. RSVP req. Holistic Health & Healing Center of Myrtle Beach, 1601 Oak St, #303, Myrtle Offices Complex. 636-524-9188, SpiritualAnnie@aol.com, HeavenlyWorkers.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 Law of Attraction Monthly Meetup w/Dr Janet Hosmer−7-9pm. Join Certified Law of Attraction Practitioner, Exec Dir of Life in Balance, in a monthly study group focusing on the Law of Attraction & teachings of Abraham-Hicks. This month: Full Moon Drum Circle with Margo & David Sears.

Lots of drums & percussion instruments for you to use. Just drop in, $1. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River.

843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 Meet-n-Greet Monthly Meetup w/Rev Jeanne Porter Ashley−10am-Noon. Join in on a groupdriven discussion about any and all things metaphysical. Then browse the library and explore the many supportive & inspirational items available at the Center. Led by healer, minister & mentor at Silver Bridges Consultants. Love donations gratefully accepted. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-4216717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 Good Health, Healthy Weight w/Dr. Iles & Dr. Lange−10am. Techniques for natural good health, & maintaining a healthy weight lifestyle. Free.

4022 Postal Way, #A, Carolina Forest, MB. 843488-3440, SCWellness.net/classes.html.

Psychic Fair−10am-4pm. Featuring mediums, psychics, medical intuitives, energy healing, Tarot cards, angel cards, past life readings, palm reading, essential oil candles, Reiki & more. Free admission. Exotic & rare gemstones incense, smudging supplies, crystals & artwork. 15% off everything. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

Natural Birth & Breastfeeding Celebration w/ Beach Babys−12-6pm. Family event to mark the 7th year of service in the area for birthing and breastfeeding. Free. All are welcome, especially anyone who wants to learn more about supporting healthier births and breastfeeding in the community.

Snacks and entertainment provided. Cooper House, 6011 Dick Pond Rd, MB. Info & RSVP: 843-2131393, BeachBabys.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 Celebration Service “Heart Centered Metaphysics” w/Rev. Margaret Hiller−11am. All are welcome. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

The Healing Power of Food: Taking Yoga to the Next Level w/Mimi Rose−3:30-5:30pm. Explore the healing qualities of food; as medicine is holistic health, the interconnectedness of the body, mind, spirit and emotions, and emphasizes balance.

The food we eat gives our bodies the "info" and materials they need to function properly or our

metabolic processes suffer and our health declines.

Members $20, non-members $25. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet. 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

mindspring.com or 843-333-8260. Registration req. $20. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

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The Healing Way to Abundance; 2nd Chakra Energies w/Annie Kaufman−1- 4pm. Multidiscipline approach to healing and releasing block to your abundance as it pertains to prosperity & success. Looking at woundings, conflicts and vows within our chakras. $40/workshop RSVP req. Holistic Health & Healing Center of Myrtle Beach 1601 Oak St, #303, Myrtle Offices Complex. 636-524-9188, SpiritualAnnie@aol.com, HeavenlyWorkers.com.

Universal Laws: Law of Deliberate Creation w/Annie Kaufman−6:30-8:30pm. Take Law of Attraction a step further and learn how to create consciously and deliberately by learning how to live your life by using the Law of Deliberate Creation. $35/workshop. Bring a friend, $30 each.

RSVP req. Holistic Health & Healing Center of Myrtle Beach 1601 Oak St, #303, Myrtle Offices Complex. 636-524-9188, SpiritualAnnie@aol.com, HeavenlyWorkers.com.

Rewriting your Habitual Patterns w/Nicki Anahata Muscik−1:30-3:30pm. Kundalini Yoga and Meditation is effective for cleansing the liver and re-balancing the nervous system and endocrine system. For almost 20 years, "3HO SuperHealth" in Tuscan, Arizona used these teachings to empower people to break their habits permanently. $25, bring a friend for free. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, MB. Register at 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 26

Reiki Level I Certification w/Kristi Thompson−69pm, ea day. Usui Reiki is an ancient Japanese art utilizing energy that promotes healing. Class includes 9 hrs of lecture, discussion, meditation, experience, attunements, manual from the Intl Center for Reiki Training, certificate of completion and follow-up support. Cost: $160. Info & register: Kristi Thompson, Usui Reiki Master/Teacher, Dir of Operations, 843-424-8317, 843-421-6717, kthompson@trilogylifeservices.com. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

Celebration Service “Holy Money-Embracing Green Energy” w/Guest Speaker Dan Landis−11am. All are welcome. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Blood Type & Your Road to Better Health at Nature's Naturals−5:30pm. Your blood type can offer insight toward healthier living. Herbal Hour free wellness event. Preregister to reserve your seat and handouts at 843-249-4444 or stop by at 817 Second Ave N, North Myrtle Beach.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 Eliminate Weight, Sickness and Disease w/ Dr. Stan Gravely−7pm. Dr. Stan will be teaching you how to look good and feel good, inside and out. Be healthy and happy. Free. Limited seating, call to reserve either day, 1/23, 1/30. Adam and Eve Spa in NMB, 1029 U.S. 17. DrStanPhD.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 Intro to SoulCollage® Letting your Intuition Guide You w/Angelique Fahy, MA−1-4pm. A fun self-discovery process that uses found images to engage in visual journaling as an exploration of ourselves, crossing into the realms of spirit, emotion, thought and physical being. Create cards mindfully and use them in readings with our inner wise selves, sharing with a supportive community. Led

by Licensed Professional Counselor and SoulCollage® Facilitator. Supplies provided. Registration req. $30. Info: SoulCollage.com. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 Miracle Shifts for Shifting Times w/David Hiller−1-4pm. Retrain the brain with Psych-K, reprogram your subconscious beliefs and learn how to live a healthy life. Hiller has a Master’s Degree in Counseling and serves as an Interfaith Minister, Spiritual Counselor, Psych-K Consultant and Healer. He has conducted healing and fear release seminars for 27 years. Info: miracles1@

Yoga “Fore” Golfers w/Maribeth MacKenzie−3:305:30pm. Enhances balance, breath awareness; strengthens core and back muscles, increases flexibility. Trainers and coaches recommend. Will focus on areas integral to the swing. Please bring a club to learn stretches you can do on course. $20 members, $25 non-members. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet. 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 Develop Your Intuition: Identifying Your Natural Abilities w/Annie Kaufman−6:30-8:30pm.

Explore through fun group and individual exercises how you can develop your natural intuitive abilities. Practice and experimentation will assist you. $35/workshop. Bring a friend, $30 each. RSVP req. Holistic Health & Healing Center of Myrtle Beach 1601 Oak St, #303, Myrtle Offices Complex. 636-524-9188, SpiritualAnnie@aol.com, HeavenlyWorkers.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 Living Art Plant Wall w/ Katie Dickson−9:30amNoon. Moore Farms Botanical Garden Horticulturist teaches how to make wall panels out of air plants and moss. Create 12x15 inch living panels each attendee will take home. Hear the history and care of air plants. Class registration limited to the first 18 participants. All materials are included, including lunch- call for any special diet-needs. $32 per person. 100 New Zion Rd, Lake City.

Info: Rebecca Turk at rturk@moorefarmsbg.org, MooreFarmsBG.org/events/living-art/.

Eliminate Weight, Sickness and Disease w/ Dr. Stan Gravely−7pm. Dr. Stan will be teaching you how to look good and feel good, inside and out. Be healthy and happy. Free. Limited seating, call to

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reserve either day, 1/23, 1/30. Adam and Eve Spa in NMB, 1029 U.S. 17. DrStanPhD.com.

$650 fee includes lodging & meals. 800-671-0361, Springbank@SpringbankRetreat.org, or SpringbankRetreat.org.

Public Reiki Share–7-9pm. Open to all. For new and experienced practitioners to participate in giving and receiving Reiki in an atmosphere of friendship and love to each other and to attendees.

Participating in a share is a beneficial way of honoring one another as healers. Just drop in. Love donations accepted. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, LR. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 The Healing Way to Abundance; 2nd Chakra Energies w/Annie Kaufman−6:30-9:30pm.

Multi-discipline approach to healing and releasing block to your abundance as it pertains to prosperity & success. Looking at woundings, conflicts and vows within our chakras. $40/workshop. RSVP req. Life In Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River, 843-421-6717, HeavenlyWorkers.com, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Holy Money Workshop w/Dan Landis−1-5pm.

Hands-on workshop which approaches money as holy energy and has you facing your limiting personal beliefs about money. Based on Eric Butterworth’s Spiritual Economics. Cost: $30. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. Meditation, prayer, hands-onhealing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516,UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

FEBRUARY 7-9 New Beginnings: Contemplative Retreat w/ Trina McCormick & Theresa Linehan. Retreat with uninterrupted time on 80 acres of wooded trails and natural beauty. Each morning begins with centering prayer, entering into the richness of silence. The spiritual practice of T’ai Chi Chih movements will follow, inviting stability and balance for the day. No experience necessary.

Spiritual direction, healing massage, healing touch/ aromatherapy available. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree. $225 fee includes lodging & meals.

800-671-0361, Springbank@SpringbankRetreat. org, or SpringbankRetreat.org.

Open Door Reiki Share w/Eileen Foose, RN & other area Reiki masters−7-9pm. (1st Tues) A gathering of like minds for mini Reiki treatments and a sharing circle. Come and enjoy the energy work at Unity. Free will love offering to assist the Care Team of Unity Christ Church. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843- 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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Prosperity Plus Class Begins−7-8:30pm. DVD Seminar based on inspiring stories, prosperity consciousness-building process, in-depth self inquiry exercises to discover your field of prosperity and your field of opportunities for giving and receiving. 10 classes, Tues through 4/8. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Wholeness/Holiness Retreat for Women: Opening Minds & Hearts w/Margie Hosch. Bring together the spiritual and psychological aspects of life. Develop a new sense of inner strength and self-nurturing through daily spiritual direction, counseling, creative expression, prayer, and silence. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree.

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Nia Whitebelt Teacher Training w/Stephaney Robinson-Abilon. Info: Mary Tyler:marytyler@ sc.rr.com. Yoga in Common, Market Common, 3062 DeVille St, MB, 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

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Well-Springs: Celebrate Self & Spirit through Creative Movement & Expressive Arts w/Pepper Sarnoff & Faye Townsend. Lift the heart and mind to a greater clarity and lightness to prepare for change and growth. Powerful music, playful movement, and integrative reflection are used to reshape minds, open hearts, invigorate spirits, and connect deeply and richly with one another, to experience joy and renewed creativity. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $200 fee includes lodging & meals. 800671-0361, Springbank@SpringbankRetreat.org, or SpringbankRetreat.org.

FEBRUARY 21-22 12-Step Retreat for Women w/Kathy McGrogan.

12-step recovery process through Native American Spirituality as a way to connect with one’s Higher Power. Includes sage blessings, prayer lodge, drumming, and sacred pipe. Open to members of any 12-step program. Springbank Retreat for EcoSpirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $195 fee includes lodging & meals.

800-671-0361, Springbank@SpringbankRetreat. org, or SpringbankRetreat.org.

FEBRUARY 25 & 26 “Awareness” through Writing w/Mary Catherine Harris. Awaken to a deeper awareness of life through expressive writing. Notice the daily revelations of the Divine through nature and prayerful reflection. Identify and express, through both poetry and prose, what your heart holds. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $200 fee includes lodging & meals. 800-671-0361, Springbank@ SpringbankRetreat.org, or SpringbankRetreat.org.

FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 2 Bringing Dreams to Life: An Avenue to Authentic and Creative Living w/Justina Lasley. Discover ways to remember, record, understand, and follow your dream. Participants use dreams that come as a gift each night to awaken their most authentic, creative, and spiritual selves. CEU credits for counselors or therapists. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree. $290 fee includes lodging & meals.

800-671-0361, Springbank@SpringbankRetreat. org, or SpringbankRetreat.org.

ongoingevents sunday Unity Christ Church Sunday Morning Circle w/Susan Boles, LUT & Lesta Sue Hardee–9:3010:30am. Metaphysical Studies, Spiritual DVDs with dialog. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org Unity Christ Church Celebration Service w/Rev. Margaret Hiller & Guests–11am service. Prayer, meditation, song, messages & family. Music by the Unity Band. Youth programs ea Sun, Bookstore open 10am-1pm. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org Oneness Blessing w/Unity Blessing Givers– 12:20pm. In Peace Chapel after the regular service. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

monday Free Health Analysis at Conway Laser-Like Lipo−9:30am-Noon. Free printed results of your health status: tests and analysis of your body fat ratio, Body Mass Index, hydration level, metabolic age, caloric intake and more.

By appt: 843-347-7546, Conway Laser-LikeLipo. 235 Singleton Ridge Rd Ste A, Conway, ConwayLaserLikeLipo.com.

Tae Bo® w/It Works Fitness–6-7pm. Certified Tae Bo class. $8. Call ahead to reserve spot. Advanced Alternative Health, 4620 Dick Pond Rd (544), 843333-0279, AAHealth.info.

Vinyasa/Yin/Restorative w/ Laura Klem −6:308pm. Start with sun salutations and standing poses, followed by yin poses to get deep into the hips.

Concluded with restorative poses and relaxation.

Walk-ins welcome. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, MB. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

Kripalu Yoga w/Penny–7-8:15pm. Gentle stretching & Restorative yoga, with breathing techniques, warm-ups, postures, meditation & relaxation.

Kripalu teacher. Suggested $10 love offering.

Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr. Surfside. 843-902-1416, pennyoga@aol.com.

Psychic Development & Meditation w/Psychic Lisa Ann−7-9pm. Psychic medium, intuitive healer, minister, author, TV host & speaker, covers topics and uses guided meditations custom designed for the group. Sacred Space, Grounding & Protection, Prayer of Protection, Clearing negativity, Quieting the Mind, Chakras, Journaling, Automatic Writing, Connecting with your Angels and Guides, Crystals, Pendulums, Psychometry, Readings and Connecting with Loved Ones. Exercises will include Aura Cleansing, Guided Meditation, Chakra Balancing, Automatic Writing, and Practice Readings. $20 Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

Buddhist Study Group−7:30pm. Myrtle Beach Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist study group offers a 7 wk course, “Intro to Buddhism”. Group

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meditation & meditation instruction. Free, donations accepted, not req. Forestbrook Area, MB. Info: 843-655-8056, myrtlebeachkksg@aol.com, KagyuStudySC.info.

tuesdays Weight Loss Challenge w/Inlet Nutrition. AM and PM classes avail. Weekly prizes, coaching support, nutritional topics, free metabolism test and more. $35 fee to join. Cash prizes awarded at the end of the challenge. Rules in place for accountability.

Now registering for the Fall challenge. 2 locations: Murrells Inlet & Georgetown. New Class in January, registering now, but can join any week. Linda: 843-424-9586.

Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais® Method w/Heidi McGovern PT GCFP−10-11am.

To feel better, move easier, look younger & release stress. Scientifically based non-habitual movements capitalize on the brain’s capacity to change. $10 per class or pay by month for $10 discount. Bring a mat.

Possum Trot Rec Center in NMB. 843-361-8436, heidimcgov@juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com.

Yoga Hour Class w/Allison Collins–10:4511:45am. Whether you are a new or seasoned yogi this class will bring a creative Vinyasa flow, safe alignment, and warm you from the inner core out. $12 walk-in, 10 class pass $96, 4 week unlimited $60. Yoga DiVita, 4340 Big Barn Dr. #108, Little River. 843-283-2827, dmdivita@yogadivita.com, YogaDivita.com.

Awareness through Movement, Feldenkrais® Method w/Heidi McGovern PT GCFP−6:307:30pm. New class starts 6/4. To feel better, move easier, look younger & release stress. Scientifically based non-habitual movements capitalize on the brain’s capacity to change. $10 per class or pay by month for $10 discount. Bring a mat. Possum Trot Rec Center in NMB. Preregister at 843-280-5584, heidimcgov@juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com.

Gentle Yoga at Inlet Yoga–6-7:15pm. New class is a great way to relax at the end of a busy day and a safe place to begin a yoga practice if you are new to yoga. 637 D Bellamy Ave in Murrells Inlet, 843655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

Vinyasa Yoga w/Dawn Yager−6-7am. One hour practice good for all levels. Modifications for new students. Sun salutations, standing poses, backbending and inversions will get you ready for your day. Walk-ins welcome. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, MB. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

Ashtanga Primary Series w/Lyndsay Bahn Trimble−9-10:45am. Breathwork and a powered up, traditional flow of postures linking mind and body together for a mindful moving meditation.

All levels with knowledge of sun salutations.

Be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB. lyndsay@secretlotusyoga.com, 843-333-2656, SecretLotusYoga.com.

Aligning Your Power, w/Karyl Tych−6:157:30pm. Iyengar yoga series guest instructor leads classes are appropriate for all levels. $15 drop-in rate or class passes accepted. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, MB, 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FURNISHED SPACES for rent by hour, week or month for LMT’s, Health Professionals, or those that need space to work with clients, treat clients, meet. Larger yoga studio is also available for lease for events, workshops, classes and trainings and meetings. Reasonable rates.

Join the Yoga Room Healing Arts Co-op, 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB. Photos and info at MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com. Call 843-450-9402.

RECRUITING NOW. Wellness Coaches.

Work from Home or Office, PT or FT, No prior experience necessary, full and ongoing training.

Join our team. Call Linda for the next Health & Wealth business orientation. 843-424-9586

DONATIONS The Rape Crisis Center provides confidential services at no cost to victims of sexual assault and their families. They include counseling, support groups, legal advocacy, awareness, and education. They have a 24 hour 365 day a year crisis line and provide hospital accompaniment and new clothing to victims that come to the seven different hospitals in Horry and Georgetown counties. Their clothes are kept as evidence. If you have the desire to contribute, we are in need of large and extra large winter clothing such as sweat pants, long sleeve t-shirts, socks, panties (briefs or bikini), flip flops and we gladly accept monetary gifts to purchase these items. For more info go to victimtosurvivor.org.

EMPLOYMENT NURSE PRACTITIONER for general practice, Myrtle Beach. Contact Scott Fullex, 843-650-8889.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST, part time, Myrtle Beach. Contact Scott Fullex, 843-650-8889.

MISC Boresha Coffee Diet - Turns the keycode to tell your body to either burn or store fat. Did you know white rice is LESS fattening than brown rice? If every other method of weight loss has failed you, this program will finally be the one to dramatically change your life Call for an appointment to learn about the with Tammy at ModernCleansing.com on the “bookit” button.

843-828-4665, ModernCleansing.bfreesystem. com, 6371 Dick Pond Rd MB Free Zyto Scan - a biofeedback that tells if your body is lacking in an essential oil. Call for details and consult. Modern Cleansing in Myrtle Beach, 843-828-4665

VOLUNTEERS SC-CARES SANCTUARY VOLUNTEERS willing and able to do odd jobs for lots of furry hugs and kisses as payment...18 years or older or with chaperon. SC-CARES is a nonprofit no-kill shelter for exotic animals. Support by donating time and love. Lisa 843-546-7893, info@sc-cares.org.

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Restorative Yoga w/Christine−6pm. Learn to let go and relax. Candlelight, soft music, aromatherapy, inspirational readings and guided relaxation using props, bolsters, eye pillows, and blankets.

Good for those who have anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia, illness, recovering from surgery or are otherwise weakened. For all levels. $10 drop-in. The Yoga Room and Healing Art CoOp. 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB. 843-450-9402, MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com.

wednesday Free Metabolism Test w/Linda Sacchetti. Find out your body fat %, pounds of body fat, lean body weight & what your targets should be, by individual appt in MB. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586.

Revitalize Your Beauty Free Spa Beauty Facial w/Linda Sacchetti. Defy aging for younger looking skin with antioxidants, aloe vera, and glucosamine.

Includes a light weight clay mask to improve texture, tone, and firming. By individual appt in Murrells Inlet and MB. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586.

Free Health Analysis at Conway Laser-Like Lipo−9:30am-Noon. Free printed results of your health status: tests and analysis of your body fat ratio, Body Mass Index, hydration level, metabolic age, caloric intake and more.

By appt: 843-347-7546, Conway Laser-LikeLipo. 235 Singleton Ridge Rd Ste A, Conway, ConwayLaserLikeLipo.com.

Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–11am-4pm.

Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as beautiful, unique gift items. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Bender Barre Method® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–11am-Noon. A quality strength conditioning program that infuses ballet, yoga, and Pilates for a fun yet effective workout without the need of a ballet bar therefore keeping the class safe and affordable. No prior dance or fitness experience required. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com. $5 Community Classes at Inlet Yoga–12:301:30pm. Just $5 and a portion of the proceeds benefits Coastal Animal Rescue in Murrells Inlet.

Coastal Animal Rescue, a 501(c) 3 organization, is proud to be the only cage-free, no-kill, 100% volunteer cat and dog sanctuary in SC. 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

Brown Bag Lunch & Book Group w/Rev. Margaret Hiller & Friends–12:30-1:45 pm. Based on Daring Greatly by Brene Brown. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Contemplative Mid-Week Unity Service–5:306:30pm. Meditative Music, Silence, Brief Readings, Meditation. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr. UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Tae Bo® w/It Works Fitness–6-7pm. $8. Call ahead to reserve spot. Advanced Alternative Health 4620 Dick Pond Rd (544) 843-333-0279. AAhealth.info.

Candlelight Vinyasa w/Shanti Yoga−6:30-8pm.

Available for all levels or practitioners, with

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modifications for new students. A well rounded and challenging practice. Walk-ins welcome. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, MB. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

Oneness Blessing–6:30pm. (Except 1st Wed), Unity Peace Chapel, Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr. 843-238-8516,

thursday Fit Club w/ Linda Sacchetti−8:30-9:30am. Have fun, get moving to a healthier active lifestyle, and bring a friend. All fitness levels. Meet every Thursday to exercise followed by a recovery drink & stretching. Must preregister. 843-424-9586.

Gentle Morning Yoga w/Penny–9-10:15am. For all levels & all bodies by certified Kripalu Yoga teacher. Variations on postures for those with medical problems. Suggested love offering $5. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside. Penny, 843-902-1416, pennyoga@aol.com., UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Bones For Life® w/Heidi McGovern PT, BFLT−10-11am. Support your bones with easy to learn exercises developed by Ruthy Alon.

Learn what your bones respond to & have fun doing it. $10 per class or pay by the month for a $10 discount. Possum Trot Rec Center in NMB. 843-361-8436, heidimcgov@juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com.

Doterra Oil Class at Modern Cleansing−11am.

Learn how to use essential oils to ward off colds, earaches, and bring down a fever in 5 minutes.

RSVP by 4pm Monday or call for info: 843-8284665. Modern Cleansing Wellness, 6371 Dick Pond Rd, MB. mydoterra.com/bbgood.

Asana Clinic w/Shanti Yoga−Noon-1pm.

Learn poses in depth, with different highlighted pose each week. Walk-ins welcome. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, MB. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

A Course in Miracles w/Marc Breines–6:30-8pm.

Brienes helped with the first printing of The Course in Miracles and established the first groups worldwide for CIM. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr. Info: 704-309-2415.

Doterra Oil Class at Modern Cleansing−6:30pm8pm. Learn how to use essential oils to ward off colds, earaches, and bring down a fever in 5 minutes. RSVP by 4pm Monday or call for info: 843-828-4665. Modern Cleansing Wellness, 6371 Dick Pond Rd, MB. mydoterra.com/bbgood.

Yoga Meditation for Stress Relief w/Paula Kenion, MS–6:30-7:30pm. Learn easy Yoga meditation and breathing to de-stress for healthy mind, body, and soul. All are welcome. (We meditate in chairs for comfort, or blankets provided for floor.) $10 per class or discount passes avail. The Yoga Room, 196 C Stonebridge Dr, MB 843-450-9402, MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com.

friday Ashtanga Primary Series w/Lyndsay Bahn Trimble−9-10:45am. Breath work and a powered up, traditional flow of postures linking mind and body together for a mindful moving meditation.

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All levels with knowledge of sun salutations.

Be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB. lyndsay@secretlotusyoga.com; 843-333-2656; SecretLotusYoga.com.

Free Health Analysis at Conway Laser-Like Lipo−9:30am-Noon. Free printed results of your health status: tests and analysis of your body fat ratio, Body Mass Index, hydration level, metabolic age, caloric intake and more.

By appt: 843-347-7546, Conway Laser-LikeLipo. 235 Singleton Ridge Rd Ste A, Conway, ConwayLaserLikeLipo.com.

Ashtanga Primary Series w/Dawn Yager−9:3011am. Although strenuous, the primary series can be modified for all levels. Held every Friday by Dawn for past 10 years. Walk-ins welcome. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, MB. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

Sound Therapy Mini-Sessions w/Anna Barnett −2-4pm. Led by certified sound therapist, critical care nurse with degree in social work. As an RN, she saw the benefit of saw patients being treated by symptom. This led her to Sound Therapy approach. Love donation appreciated. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

saturday Stop Smoking Clinic w/Louis Murden–By appt.

Additional $10 off stop smoking clinic Dec 1-31 on Saturdays. Special intro to beat those resolutions. Costs less than a month of smoking. Free self hypnosis CD to take home after treatment. Quit Smoking of Myrtle Beach, 1304 Azalea Ct, Suite C, Myrtle Beach. Louis Murden. 843-997-4022.

Zumba w/Marissa–9-10am. Everyone is welcome.

Call ahead to reserve spot. Bring water and towel plan to sweat. Caution-you may have a great time burning many calories. $5 per class. 843-602-7581 MarissaAustin.Zumba.com. Advanced Alternative Health 4620 Dick Pond Rd (544). AAHealth.info.

Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club– 9:30am. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dancefitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.

Saturday Specials for Readings & Healings−10am-4pm. Call for individual appts.

Sandra Walter: 843-267-9332, Intuitive Healer, Psychic & Certified Hypnotherapist; Kristi Thompson: 843-424-8317, Certified Heal Your Life® Instructor & Angel Card Reader ; & Mary Roberts: 843-399-5124, Reiki Master, Angel Light Practitioner & Angel Messenger. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River, 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. $5 Community Classes at Inlet Yoga–11amNoon. Just $5 and a portion of the proceeds benefits Coastal Animal Rescue in Murrells Inlet. Coastal Animal Rescue, a 501(c) 3 organization, is proud to be the only cage-free, no-kill, 100% volunteer cat and dog sanctuary in SC. 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email GSAds@naturalawakeningsmag.com to request a media kit, or visit our website at GrandStrandHealthyLiving.com.

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CLINIC

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Suzanne Swearengen, AP, Dipl.OM (NCCAOM), is a licensed acupuncture physician and is board certified in both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. In her work, she strives to provide compassionate care for individuals seeking holistic solutions for ailments, illnesses and maintenance of good health.

Additional modalities include, but are not limited to, craniosacral therapy, homeopathic medicine and cold laser. Over the course of 15 years, she has developed her professional skills through credited courses and seminars in order to best serve her patients. See ad, page 16.

Since graduating Life University in 2011, Dr. Jeannine Rummel has been practicing in the Myrtle Beach area. Her patients include newborns to the elderly and all ages in between. It is her goal as a chiropractor to serve and educate her community on what it truly means to be healthy.

Rummel's approach is to use comprehensive judgment to make the best choices to create an abundant life See ad, page 16.

Leslie O'Neill is a professional Health Coach with more than 15 years’ experience in the Health and Wellness Industry.

As a Holistic professional, her approach is to look at how all areas of your life are connected and to help you achieve your health goals through practicing great nutrition and self-care. She works with her clients to create a happy, healthy lifestyle in a way that is flexible, fun and rewarding. Her coaching programs are personalized for you, and together you both will bring balance back into your life.

Suzanne Swearengen, DOM, AP 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-692-9243 AlternativeHealthClinicMB.com

BODY TALK HOLISTIC HEALTH AND HEALING CENTER 1601 Oak St, Ste #303, MB Tom Palya, PT, CSCS, CBP 724-366-9813 BodyTalkMyrtleBeach.com

Body Talk is based on the premise that the body can heal itself as long as the internal lines of communication within us are intact. Stress can cause these internal lines of communication circuits to become disrupted and compromised. Over time, this will lead to a decline in physical, emotional and mental well-being as well as DIS-EASE (disease) within the body. A Body Talk practitioner will use a subtle form of neuromuscular biofeedback to quickly locate, balance and repair these areas of stress to allow for the fastest possible healing to occur. Body Talk is a comprehensive healthcare system based on energy medicine that looks to re-synchronize the body’s energy systems to restore optimal health, harmony and vitality. Body Talk will stimulate the body’s innate ability to heal itself on all levels of the body, mind and spirit.

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COUNSELING

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DR. STAN GRAVELY, PhD Life Science Minister North Myrtle Beach 276-618-8486 DrStanPhD.com

MAXIMIZED MIND

Dr. Stan is an author and Life Science Minister that assists people reach their full potential spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically, financially and in every way. Dr. Stan offers individual and family counseling, lifestyle consulting, and is available for workshops, seminars, and all public speaking venues. If you desire to evolve, expand and awaken to your true self apart from all the codes, rules and regulations of religion, then call today for an appointment.

Dr. Stan and his wife, Jodie, also offer nutritional supplements to help people look younger and live longer!

FITNESS

Mike Oglesbee has developed the most powerful and effective system to boost you to success.

Mike utilizes hypnosis, NLP, life coaching, and other traditional psychology methods to provide immediate, positive change within the 90% of the mind known as the subconscious where the root of problems actually exist. Success begins within. Call Mike for a free consultation, or visit MaximizedMind.com for more information. See ad, page 9.

MASSAGE & BODYWORK THE HEALERS HANDS

641 Little Tony Ave Murrells Inlet 843-877-4708 TheHealersHandsInc.com, Facebook: Jennifer Uhler, Nctmb

BRICKHOUSE CARDIO CLUB 510-C Hwy 17 N Surfside Beach 843-655-0839 FitnessPartieZ.com BrickhouseCardio.com

Mike Oglesbee, CAH, MPNLP 843-957-6926 MaximizedMind.com

Brickhouse Cardio Club of Surfside Beach is the place to get fit and have fun! They offer a range of group exercise classes, including Zumba®, Zumba Sentao®, Bender Barre®, Bokwa®, yoga and strengthconditioning programs, taught by nationally certified fitness instructors. Visit their websites above or "like" them on Facebook at Brickhouse Cardio Club Surfside Beach for calendar, prices and other information.

The Healers Hands is not just a massage studio. As a fulltime therapist since 2005, she is dedicated to helping you achieve your very best with massage.

Choose to eliminate stress, manage chronic conditions, or provide a soothing, nurturing journey for you and your baby. Certified in various modalities, including Pre and Perinatal massage. Appointments available to accommodate any schedule: Mon-Sat 9 to 7, Sun by appt. Give a gift of wellness…gift certificates are available.

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METAPHYSICAL BOOKSTORE & LIBRARY LIFE IN BALANCE SPIRITUAL CENTER

PSYCHOTHERAPY

4347 Big Barn Center Little River 843-421-6717 LifeinBalanceCenter.org

KENNETH LUX, PHD

Life in Balance is a non-profit educational center where you can find spiritual and metaphysical books and DVDs, meditation or mantra CDs, Josephine Wall greeting cards, Essential Oils, exotic incense, smudging products, candles and beautiful gemstone and chakra jewelry. They now also carry crystals and gemstones, along with spiritual artwork by Bill Strydesky and Sharon Willick of Gifu Art Xchange. The Center also provides a 500-title Metaphysical Library, offers over 20 educational and practical workshops each month, has a monthly Psychic Fair, and is honored to work with a family of psychics and healers ready to help you move forward on your path and enhance your life experience and facilitate your growth.

NATURAL CHILDBIRTH BEACH BABY’S DOULA SERVICES INC

Pat Burrell, RN, CD, (DONA), WCBE, CLC, CHT 843-213-1393 BeachBabys.org

Beach Baby’s provides services to assist families throughout pregnancy, as well as assistance with caring for baby after birth. It provides doula services and baby nurses in Horry, Georgetown and Marion counties. Its services also include rebirthing, wholistic childbirth education and massage. See ad, page 8.

NUTRITIONIST, DIGESTIVE HEALTH DALE HICKS, CNHP, CNC

Digestive Health Specialist Natures Naturals Wellness 817 2nd Ave N, North Myrtle Beach 843-249-4444

The human body’s starting point is a state of natural health, or homeostasis, and the body will always attempt to maintain this natural balance. Symptoms arise when the body cannot maintain homeostasis and yet a disease process is not yet present. As a certified nutritionist and natural health professional, Dale Hicks works with a proven system of identifying the source of her client’s problems (stress)—not just the effects (symptoms)—and provides suggestions on how to reduce or eliminate the stress, nourish the involved tissues, and improve waste elimination, which allows the body to restore its normal functions.

Her practice includes the use of specialty food enzymes (essential nutrients approved by the FDA as food supplements for more than 50 years) to aid and complement food digestion, absorption and elimination, which also includes supplemental

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natural herbs, vitamins and minerals for healing the stressed organs and tissues of the body. Hicks also incorporates live and dried blood cell analysis, natural detoxification processes, hatha yoga, and practical dietary changes in her practice.

Alternative Health Clinic 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-712-2330

Dr. Lux works with individuals and couples. His approach focuses on trauma resolution.

And by trauma he does not mean only major blows and abuses, but also lesser personal shocks, such as humiliations and embarrassments, especially if these have occurred in one’s earlier years. From a spiritual perspective, he also tries to bring the idea of karma into the picture, and calls this karma sensitive psychotherapy. He uses a natural conversational approach that is not based on what is referred to as the medical model with its categories of diseases or illnesses, and has little or no need for psych drugs.

Call for a free phone consultation.

WEDDING CEREMONIES REV. LINDSLEY H. FIELD Weddings of the Heart Murrells Inlet 843-651-1086 LindsleyField.com

Lindsley is a licensed, all-faith minister since 2004, who helps partners create personalized wedding ceremonies. She will work closely with the couple to help them design the ceremony that beautifully expresses and reflects their beliefs, faith, heritage and wishes.

A traditional, non-traditional or a unique blend creating a contemporary ritual her gift and love of ceremony offers the service of their dreams. A wedding that touches your heart, changes your life and is unforgettable. One couple's recent comment, "We never imagined our wedding would be so perfect and moving."

WELLNESS COACH LINDA SACCHETTI

Personal Wellness Coach Murrells Inlet 843-424-9586 or 843-651-9350

As a personal wellness coach, Linda Sacchetti has served the Grand Strand for seven years.

Her mission is teaching nutrition to promote health and wellbeing. She provides many services: weight-loss challenge facilitating, wellness evaluations, free metabolism tests, healthy breakfast in-services for businesses, and free personal 1-1 coaching for weight loss or weight gain. Join the team! Training provided.

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YOGA INLET YOGA STUDIO 637 D Bellamy Rd Murrells Inlet 843-655-6272 InletYogaStudio.com

Inlet Yoga is dedicated to serving yoga students at every level of their personal practice, offering classes seven days a week from beginner to advanced. Classes include Ashtanga, Hatha, Gentle, Boomer, Hot, Prenatal and Restorative.

Our $5 community class on Saturdays, from 11 am-12 pm and Wednesdays 12:30 pm-1:30 pm, is followed by a free meditation class 12-12:30 pm that benefits the Coastal Carolina Animal Rescue of Murrells Inlet. Come breathe, empower and transform yourself at Inlet Yoga.

LIVE OAK YOGA STUDIO

Karyl Tych, Certified Iyengar Teacher 9904A N Kings Hwy, MB 843-340-YOGA (9642) LiveOakYogaStudio.com

Come to Live Oak Yoga Studio to study Iyengar yoga, known for its emphasis on clear methodical instruction, correct alignment, and the use of props. You’ll receive individual attention in each class. The studio is fully equipped including a rope wall. Karyl Tych, a certified Iyengar yoga teacher, has studied with B.K.S. Iyengar in India.

SECRET LOTUS YOGA & HEALING ARTS

417 79th Avenue N, Ste E (upstairs) Myrtle Beach 843-333-2656 SecretLotusYoga.com

Secret Lotus offers Ashtanga Vinyasa for all levels and body types ranging from beginner to advanced, challenging the breath, mind and body to connect in a powerful union. Brand new or experienced practitioners welcome! In addition to Ashtanga classes, they offer Ashtanga-influenced prenatal, gentle and Mommy & Me yoga. Also offering massage and Reiki. Mention this ad, and your first class is free.

SHANTI YOGA

3901 N Kings Hwy, Ste 20-A Myrtle Beach 843-467-5444 ShantiMyrtleBeach.com

Shanti Yoga offers Ashtanga (led and mysore), Vinyasa and Hot yoga classes. Free community class every Sunday; all donations benefit h.e.a.r.t. of Myrtle Beach.

Each class explores breath, movement and perception.

Emphasis on both theory and practice provides students with the necessary foundation to expand in a personal and profound way. See ad, page 9.

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YOGA DIVITA

4340 Big Barn Dr., #108 Little River, SC 29566 843-283-2827 dmdivita@yogadivita.com YogaDivita.com

Yo g a D i Vi t a i s a w a r m , welcoming environment for all to come together. A place to be with ease, breathe with clarity, and move with grace.

The multidisciplinary studio is the home of certified teachers in many forms of yoga; Hatha, Anusara, Warm Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, and more. Classes held Monday through Saturday, mornings and evenings, ages 13 and wiser.

YOGA IN COMMON

3062 Deville St The Market Common, MB 843-839-9636, 843-385-6176 YogaInCommon.com

YOGA in COMMON offers classes during a wide variety of hours, seven days per week. We welcome all students—new or those returning to yoga. Their schedule is also great for those that want to practice daily.

Visit their website or follow them on Facebook to keep up with their wellness gatherings and special events.

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS BELL LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS 1-800-333-7995 BellLifestyle.com

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

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Take care of your

body. It’s the only place you have to live. ~Jim Rohn

Natural Awakenings Celebrates 20 Years

by Sharon Bruckman, CEO/Founder

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heartfelt shout out goes to the 90 U.S. cities and metro areas across the country, plus Puerto Rico, where Natural Awakenings is effecting positive change in people’s lives. For 20 years, this free community magazine has been loyal readers’ go-to resource for awakening America to the benefits of naturally healthy living.

We thank our 3.8 million readers that devour these pages every month, typically from cover-to-cover. We voice gratitude to the thousands of committed advertisers that report multiplied business success as a result of our partnership. We extend kudos to the hundreds of editorial contributors that have generously shared their pioneering expertise with us via cutting-edge information and practical tips. Interviews and bylines of internationally recognized healers, teachers and leaders underscore the magazine’s primacy in its field.

Collectively, we comprise a great movement embodying ways of living that are healthy for people and the planet. Together, we are producing a pay-it-forward chain reaction of positive energy and conscious living that benefits everyone. Each large and small choice in favor of natural health and environmental sustainability counts toward enhancing our own standard of living and supporting a higher quality of life on Earth.

It all starts with individuals waking up to conscious living and connecting locally to make measurable differences

in their own homes and communities.

They are role models of wellness. They are eco-stars. They are visionaries that daily act on their passion for helping others live happier, healthier, more thriving lives.

What started as a single print publication in Naples, Florida, in 1994, is now a growing network spearheaded by 90 local magazine publishers reaching out to share the message. Supportive media range from digital magazine editions, e-newsletters, community websites and social media releases to an iPhone app, webstore and dating website, topped by a nationwide network of local natural health practitioners. All embrace the original vision of bringing like-minded people together to help make life better.

We are glad that you are joining us in celebrating 20 years together. We look forward to all the good that 2014 and beyond will bring to us all.

For more information and to connect, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

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