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One of the most powerful vacuums in space exists right here on Earth. It’s the powerful vacuum that holds us to the sofa. I don’t know anyone that has not at some point in his or her life strayed too close to that irresistible force that pulls us to the upholstery, drawing down our limbs and forming that adhesion that makes resistance impossible.

The numbing of our thoughts while succumbing to the cushions is a side effect, making it the perfect trap, where once caught we seem incapable of figuring out how to get free. And if a bag of chips or box of cookies is nearby and the TV remote has adequate batteries, there is no reason to resist.

January is the month of resolutions, with “getting into an exercise routine” being at the top of the list. Staying clear of the power of the sofa is key to making that exercise commitment a reality. In the arena of natural health and wellness, there is one single element that is universally included in all healing. It’s exercise. In most commercials for medications to treat metabolic illnesses and weight issues, the message conveyed is that it is the drug that works, along with diet and exercise. In truth, the diet and exercise are what will work, and will work alone.

Exercise seems to repair everything, cure many ills, and improve life in so many ways. It initiates social connections; gets you out in the air and sunshine; relieves depression; gets you playing like a happy child with your dog, your kids and your spouse. It boosts your immunity; improves the fit of your clothes; increases your energy; helps you sleep better; lightens your mood; and, ultimately, becomes the key ingredient to your success and happiness.

It sounds like my next words should be “and for three easy payments,” but exercise is free. It can be as simple as long walks on the beach, sidewalk or community pathway. It can involve some of the local exercise trails with instructive panels describing the exercise to do at each station. It can entail bursts of sprints and ball tosses with your dog, or with the kids, in the yard. It can take the form of bicycle rides, kayak paddling, yoga, dance or any movement that adds joy to your day. While there is big business involved in selling high-tech exercise equipment, the best apparatus is as simple as a pole, a band, a weight or ball, along with a little imagination that turns it all into play.

I am an advocate of hiring a good certified personal trainer to get started. A trainer will teach you proper posture, function, movement, and show you creative and fun exercises to keep you interested in sticking with the commitment instead of to the coach. He or she can also help you avoid injury, work within your ideal fitness zone and coach you on your progress. A trainer can be your daily partner, weekly teacher or occasional coach that can plan a successful program for you on any budget.

Let 2015 be the year your life changes. And perhaps it becomes the year you donate a sofa to charity to make room for the yoga mat, the exercise ball and your favorite exercise toys.

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newsbriefs Priority Health Welcomes New Nurse

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oard-certified family nurse practitioner Audrey "Cheryl" Massie recently started seeing patients at Priority Health of South Carolina, in Murrells Inlet. Her focus is on cardiovascular health and hormone management. Massie, who resides in Georgetown with her family, has worked as a nurse practitioner in primary, urgent and emergency-care settings.

She is a mentor and clinical supervisor for nurse practitioner students from various universities. In addition, Massie is a member of the American Nurses Association and the S.C. Nurses Association.

Massie completed undergraduate degrees in nursing and psychology after seven years of military service. After 13 years of critical care and emergency nursing as a registered nurse, she attended Drexel University, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, receiving a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) with a concentration in clinical research. Her post-MSN family nurse certificate was completed at the University of Massachusetts, in Boston.

Location: 637-C Bellamy Ave., in Murrells Inlet. For more information about Priority Health of South Carolina, call 800965-8482 or visit PriorityHealthSC.com. See ad, page 16.

Chocolate & Champagne for the Creatures

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outh Carolina Coastal Animal Rescue and Education Sanctuary (SC-C.A.R.E.S.), in Georgetown, S.C., will hold its annual Chocolate & Champagne for the Creatures event at the Cooper House, in Socastee, on February 7, from 5 to 9 p.m.

This is a special event designed for lovers of chocolate and animals, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Festivities include heavy hors d'oeuvres; chocolates by Sweeties, in Georgetown; two flutes of champagne; music; and a live and silent auction by C&C Auction. Beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages will also be available.

SC-C.A.R.E.S. is a no-breed/no-kill animal rescue and sanctuary, which has more than 170 animals that have been abused, neglected and abandoned. These include horses, wolves, deer, exotic birds, reptiles and even a llama. They have a safe, caring place in which they can live out their days in a healthy, natural environment with a good quality of life. SC-C.A.R.E.S. also rescues, rehabilitates and releases injured wildlife.

Cost: $30 (single); $50 (couple). Location: 6011 Dick Pond Rd., in Myrtle Beach. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit SC-Cares.org or Facebook.com/SC-Cares.

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Art & Soul at Unity

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nyone can paint (and change the world)! One of the best ways to change the world (and definitely change one’s own world) is to imagine the world one wants to live in as if it is already happening. That’s easy to do while doing art.

You’ve probably heard of it; maybe even done it. A bunch of people sit around tables and paint variations of the same picture. This is not a fine art class. This is a gathering of people that want to create a painting, enjoy snacks and beverages (that one brings), chat and have an overall wonderful afternoon or evening out. Each participant will complete a version of the same picture. Participants will have complete step-by-step instructions and as much help as they want. (“Real” artists are also welcome.)

The class facilitator is Bunni Vaughan Healy, who never thought she could paint—and now she does! Many may know Healy as a colorful, local philosopher, activist, ecosoap maker and jewelry designer/artist.

Location: 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr., Surfside Beach.

For more information, visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org/art or call Bunni Vaughan Healy at 843-333-9930. See ad, page 26.

Mindfulness in All You Do

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eidi McGovern, PT, GCFP, known for Feldenkrais and Bones for Life, recently completed the certification for the Walk for Life program, a new system in optimal gait dynamics that helps participants learn to walk “the way nature meant,” using walking poles and walking mindfully to relearn posture and movement. The walking poles not only help maintain equilibrium, but also redistribute effort to engage the arms and vertebrae and restore spinal flexibility, posture and comfort.

Extending the mindfulness concept to more daily movements, McGovern is also engaged in getting certified in Mindful Eating: The Art of Chewing, another Feldenkrais-based study, created by Ruthy Alon. Mindful eating allows one to eat slowly, carefully and consciously, expanding the focus on taste and pleasure, and reducing the amount one eats.

Heidi McGovern, PT, GCFP, teaches weekly at Possum Trot Community Center, in North Myrtle Beach. For more information, call 843-361-8436 or visit HeidiMcGovern.com.

Ceremony and Mysticism at Unity

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n his book The Varieties of Religious Experience, William James wrote about mysticism as an experience that “supplies knowledge of the transcendent”—a "personal religion," and more true and fundamental to an individual than “either theology or ecclesiasticism.” Individuals noted as mystics throughout the ages have described experiences of “cosmic unity” rather than adherence to particular religious doctrines.

Unity of Myrtle Beach, a spiritual center for peace education, will explore mysticism throughout the year, starting with these January events: Sunday, January 4, Unity offers the annual White Stone Ceremony during the 11 a.m. Sunday Service based on the Bible passage in Revelation 2:17: “to them that overcome will I give to eat of the hidden manna and will give them a white stone, and in the stone a new name written.” This ceremony focuses on healing, transformation and peace for ourselves and for our world.

Then on Sunday, January 11, Unity welcomes Rev. David Hiller for the 11 a.m. Sunday Service, followed by a Ceremony, Mysticism & Miracles workshop from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. with Revs. Margaret and David Hiller. Humankind is more magnificent than we might ordinarily sense. Celebrate this magnificence through ceremony, hands-on healing and anointing, and exploring the mystical. The workshop is offered on a love offering basis.

Location: 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr., Surfside Beach.

For more information, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 26.

Wellness Coaching Employment Opportunities at Inlet Nutrition

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nlet Nutrition, in Murrells Inlet, is hosting an Introduction to Wellness Coaching seminar in January. Many young people, such as graduating college seniors, may want to consider wellness coaching part-time or as a full-time career, since employment facts are daunting. There are endless possibilities in the field of wellness coaching.

Does one need to make money part-time without interfering with what one already does? Does one need to find a job that one loves doing every day? Does one need to find a way to put money in one’s pocket today? Does one need to find a way to earn a long-term residual income? If so, one needs to consider becoming a wellness coach.

Inlet Nutrition is at the intersection of three global megatrends: unemployment, aging and obesity. The obesity problem has grown so quickly that we need help reaching all of the people that need our help to get healthy again.

This obesity problem can be solved by wellness coaching provided by Inlet Nutrition, serving Horry and Georgetown counties and beyond.

It doesn’t matter what one’s background is, where one is from, or what shape one is in, Inlet Nutrition will train one on how to improve people’s lives while experiencing good health for oneself. As a wellness coach, one has the potential to earn part-time income, full-time income and/or residual income.

Contact personal wellness coach and owner of Inlet Nutrition Linda Sacchetti to schedule a complimentary one-hour Introduction to Wellness Coaching by calling 843-424-9586 or by emailing her at LindaSacchetti@hotmail.com. Also visit SCInletTrade.com. See ad, page 11.

Astrology and Tarot Workshop at Yoga DiVita

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n Saturday, January 24, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Yoga DiVita, in Longs, join Rhiannon Vaughan, RN, to learn to read tarot cards while using astrology. Recently relocated from Asheville, North Carolina, Vaughan has been reading tarot and astrology for 17 years, having studied with Cynthea Jones at Diana's Grove, in Missouri. She uses a combination of symbolism, Jungian philosophy and art to provide a reliable path to personal insight and growth.

During this workshop, one will learn to incorporate both tarot and astrology to improve the quality of one’s life, facilitate personal growth and insight, and understand what one truly needs to know. Tarot and natal astrology chart readings will be by appointment only after the workshop.

Since the late 18th century, tarot has been used by mystics, practitioners of divination (telling the future) and curious people using the numbers, picture, colors and symbols on the cards to gain personal insight into their lives, relationships and decisions. Astrology is used to get information about one’s path in life; about "the cards you were dealt" at birth and how best to play them; and how to create an easier, more efficient schedule in one’s life.

Cost: $40 if pre-registered; $50 thereafter. Location: Parkway Plaza, 2126 Hwy. 9E, Longs. For more information about the workshop or about readings after the workshop, call 843-283-2827, email DMDivita@YogaDiVita.com or visit YogaDiVita.com.

An Opportunity to Improve One’s Health

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ne of the most important supplements one can add to one’s life is the ability to express appreciation and gratitude. Most people that utilize this philosophy begin to feel the benefits of improved mental and physical condition immediately.

We live in troubled times and are bombarded by negative media in all forms. Many of us feel unable to have a positive outlook and mistakenly believe we are helpless to make an impact. However, there is something that can be done that not only will help others, but will also improve one’s outlook. One can show one’s appreciation for our active and retired military men, women and their families by joining Fans of America Foundation, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to helping active military and veterans with housing issues nationwide, including repairs, remodeling and improving safety in their homes. Future plans include developing high-quality housing for homeless veterans, including assisted living facilities. One can join Fans of America Foundation for less than 40 cents a day ($10 per month).

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Eucalyptus Oil Inhibits Spread of TB

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any of the natural compounds in the essential oil of Eucalyptus citriodora may prevent the airborne spread of the tuberculosis (TB) bacterium (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), according to a study from the Institute for Tuberculosis Research at the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy. Several of the compounds in the eucalyptus oil inhibited the airborne spread of the infection by 90 percent, while the major component of the oil was only weakly active, at 18 percent.

The scientists used an array of analytical laboratory tests to measure the airborne spread of TB from contagious patients. They also identified 32 active airborne compounds within the essential oil of eucalyptus and studied the impact of the interaction of multiple components in artificial mixtures.

The researchers undertook the study because “the rapid emergence of extensively and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis has created a pressing public health problem… and represents a new constraint in the already challenging disease management of TB.”

Legumes, Nuts and Corn Cut Risk of Breast Cancer

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Harvard Medical School study concluded that eating more peanut butter, corn, nuts and beans, including lentils and soybeans, during adolescence significantly reduces the risk of breast cancer later on.

The researchers followed 9,039 young women that were between 9 and 15 years old when the study started in 1996, having the subjects complete diet questionnaires every year through 2001, and also in 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2010. When the women were ages 18 to 30, the number of benign breast diseases that had developed was recorded. The statistics associated a daily serving of nuts and legumes at age 14 with a 66 percent reduction in the risk of developing breast cancer. Just a single serving of peanut butter once every three days at the age of 11 was associated with a 44 percent reduction of breast cancer risk. Intake of at least one serving of corn every three days was correlated with a 39 percent reduction in the disease.

Earlier studies by Harvard researchers found that eating pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, soybeans, tofu and other vegetable fats also reduces breast cancer risk.

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Secondhand Smoke Damages Children’s Hearing

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esearchers from São Paulo’s School of Medical Sciences of Santa Casa have found that secondhand smoke negatively affects a child’s hearing.

The researchers tested 145 students between ages 8 and 10 that showed normal hearing in standardized tests. Their secondhand smoke exposure was measured by the level of a nicotine metabolite in the children’s urine. The 60 youngsters that had been exposed to secondhand smoke showed significantly lower responses to certain frequencies in both ears when compared to the others that weren’t exposed to the smoke.

Researchers suspect that the affecting mechanism may be the acrolein gas that forms from burning tobacco cigarettes. The chemical was found to damage ear cells in a study published in the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. A 2012 study of diesel exhaust, which likewise produces acrolein gas, by the Republic of Korea’s Dongguk University, also showed damage to middle ear cells.

Supporting these results, a study published in the American Medical Association Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery journal found that smoking during pregnancy almost triples the risk of lowfrequency hearing loss in the child.

The study tested 964 adolescents between ages 12 and 15, of whom 16 percent were exposed to prenatal smoking.

Yoga Breathing Helps Ill Kids’ Lungs

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esearchers from Brazil’s University of São Paulo have found that hatha yoga breathing exercises can significantly improve lung function in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a disease that often ends in premature death from respiratory failure.

The average age of the 26 children that completed the study was 9-and-a-half years old. Participants were taught how to perform hatha yoga breathing exercises and instructed to perform them three times a day for 10 months.

The researchers performed spirometry [breathing] tests before, during and after the study period. At the end of the 10 months of practice, the scientists found the breathing exercises improved both the children’s forced vital capacity (the volume of air that can forcibly be blown out after full inspiration) and forced expiratory volume in one second (the volume of air that can forcibly be exhaled in one second after full inspiration).

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Safer Groceries Landmark Food Law Being Enforced

The Center for Food Safety (CFS) has reached a settlement agreement (Tinyurl. com/FoodSettlementAgreement) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that sets firm deadlines for the agency to fully enact the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act. A federal court will maintain supervision to ensure FDA compliance.

CFS senior attorney George Kimbrell, who led the case, says, “The first major update to our food safety laws since 1938 must now be implemented in a closed-ended, timely fashion. That means safer food for American families.”

Congress passed the law to combat the epidemic of food-borne illnesses affecting one in six Americans annually. After repeated delays, the FDA must now comply with the following court-overseen schedule to implement the final rules: preventative controls for human and animal food (8/30/2015); imported food and foreign suppliers (10/31/2015); produce safety (10/31/2015); food transportation (3/31/2016); and intentional adulteration of food (5/31/2016).

Source: CenterForFoodSafety.org

Natural Awakenings’ Family of Franchises Keeps Growing

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(NAPC) recently welcomed a group of new publishers that completed a December training program at the corporate headquarters in Naples. The NAPC training staff spent several days with the entrepreneurs launching new Natural Awakenings magazines in Buffalo and Salt Lake City, plus existing markets in Houston and New Orleans.

Company CEO Sharon Bruckman launched the first edition of Natural Awakenings in 1994 and began franchising it in 1999. The company currently publishes 95 Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the United States and in Puerto Rico, with a collective readership exceeding 3.5 million.

Interest in naturally healthy living that’s good for people and the planet is now influencing mainstream America, thanks in part to our active and growing readership,” says Bruckman. “Natural Awakenings’ dedicated family of publishers, supported by loyal advertisers, connects readers with a wealth of national and local resources mapping out alternate routes to a healthier, happier, longer life.”

For a list of locations where Natural Awakenings is publishing or to learn how you can own and run your own Natural Awakenings Magazine, call 843-497-0390 or email gspublisher@naturalawakeningsmag.com. See ad, page 12.

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Holistic Healers Reach Out to the Underserved An annual report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that up to 33 percent of uninsured people are avoiding needed treatment for economic reasons. Lifestyle changes and natural remedies like yoga and massage therapy can be highly effective when treating conditions such as high blood pressure, depression or aching joints, and groups nationwide are making these modalities more affordable for everyone.

At California’s Healing Clinic Collective (HealingClinicCollective.

Wordpress.com), in Oakland, women receive a day of free holistic health care—from acupuncture to massage therapy and nutritional counseling— and discounted rates for follow-up appointments.

The Third Root Community Health Center (ThirdRoot.org), in Brooklyn, helps arrange for acupuncturists, herbalists, Reiki practitioners and others to treat low-income people in New York City, especially community organizers and activists that are often overworked and lack the resources for these types of care.

The Samarya Center (Samarya Center.org), in Seattle, Washington, uses revenue from its yoga studio to provide free yoga to critically ill patients served by the city’s Bailey-Boushay House and the local VA hospital, and also to patients with chronic pain at the Pike Place Medical Clinic, which treats many homeless and lowincome Seattle residents.

Source: YES! magazine

Pristine Protection

America’s Huge New Underwater Park The Pacific Remote Islands National Marine Monument—about 470,000 square miles of ocean surrounding a couple of remote U.S. Pacific islands—is now officially set aside to protect its pristine habitat from deep-sea mining and commercial fishing. Although smaller than the nearly 800,000 square miles of its original plan, the park is still twice the size of Texas.

In a final compromise, fishermen will have access to the waters around half of the islands and atolls, while the other half remains protected. Only 2 percent of the entire Pacific enjoys similar protection.

Water Cartons Dignity First

Most End-of-Life Care in U.S. Neglects Patient Needs The U.S. healthcare system is not properly designed to meet the needs of patients nearing the end of life and those of their families, and major changes to the system are necessary, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine, Dying in America: Improving Quality and Honoring Individual Preferences Near the End of Life.

A 21-member committee has called for more advanced end-of-life care planning by individuals, improved training and credentialing for clinicians, and for governments and private sectors to provide incentives to patients and clinicians to discuss issues, values, preferences and appropriate services and care.

Dr. Philip Pizzo, co-chair of the committee, states, “Patients can and should take control of the quality of their life through their entire lifetime, choosing how they live and how they die, and doctors should help initiate discussions with their patients about such decisions.”

Susan Heckerman, former dean of medicine at Stanford University, says, “It’s important that healthcare options available to individuals facing the end of life help relieve pain and discomfort, maximize the individual’s ability to function, alleviate depression and anxiety, and ease the burdens of loved ones in a manner consistent with individual preferences and choices.”

The report is available at Tinyurl.com/ DyingInAmerica.

Paper Can Easily Replace Plastic The Boxed Water is Better company was launched in 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to provide a more sustainable alternative to the ubiquitous plastic containers that are made from petroleum products, have big carbon footprints and clog U.S. landfills.

Boxed Water containers resemble milk cartons and are far more sustainable because about 75 percent of the box comes from a renewable resource—trees in certified, well-managed forests—and are completely recyclable.

The company uses reverse osmosis and carbon filters for its purified drinking water from the municipal source at the location of their filling plant, and then ships the product to retailers via the shortest route to curtail the transportation footprint.

Boxed Water has partnered with 1% for the Planet to help with world water relief, reforestation and environmental protection projects, benefiting both humanitarian and environmental efforts.

For more information, visit BoxedWaterIsBetter.com.

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Score Healthy and EcoFriendly Points at Parties For healthy eaters, Super Bowl parties’ bent toward rich, calorie-laden foods compete with our desire to shed some holiday pounds and return to regular diet regimens. Whether supplying eco-beer selections for guests or bringing refreshments to a gathering, armchair players can score green points both in terms of natural ingredients and supporting the domestic economy and environment.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company’s plant in Chico, California, uses 10,000-plus solar panels and a large on-site water treatment facility for recycling and conserving water. “It’s the number one ingredient in brewing,” says Sustainability Manager Cheri Chastain. “You can generate more energy, but you can’t make water.”

Other American microbrews deploy varied eco-solutions. Dave’s BrewFarm, in Wilson, Wisconsin, for instance, obtains most of its energy via a wind-powered generator. Goats “mow” the grass outside the Anderson Valley Brewing plant in Boonville, California.

Odell Brewing Company, in Fort Collins, Colorado, practices waste reduction and recycling and uses renewable energy sources. The 100 percent wind-powered brewery also encourages employees to bike to work and/or carpool, and uses biodiesel-powered delivery trucks (the biodegradable fuel emits 78 percent less CO2 than standard fuel).

Five of the 2014 Good Food Awards’ winning beers—exceeding the criteria of recycling water, local sourcing and banning genetically modified ingredients—are Port City Brewing Co., Alexandria, Virginia; Deschutes Brewery, Bend, Oregon; Bear Republic Brewing Co., Healdsburg, California; Victory Brewing Co., Downingtown, Pennsylvania; and Ninkasi Brewing Co., Eugene, Oregon (GoodFoodAwards.org).

ChasingGreen.org offers information on many other U.S. craft breweries that operate in sustainable ways, including the Brooklyn Brewery, Brooklyn, New York; New Belgium Beer, Fort Collins, Colorado; and the Great Lakes Brewing Co., Cleveland, Ohio.

If none of these brews is yet a current favorite, seek them out at a specialty beverage retailer that stocks from multiple regions in order to score a touchdown for us and the Earth. Some just may become part of local fans’ first-string beverage “team” after the game is over.

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Putting Together the Pieces:

Making Sense of My Life

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ho hasn’t at one time or another asked, “Why do I never seem to get around to doing what I most want to do?” or, “How did I get myself into this mess again? I promised myself I’d stop!” After 40-plus years of seeking answers through various therapies, spiritual practices, a degree in psychology and one in sociology, and eventually a Master of Divinity degree, Tamera Helms found her answers through the 3 Keys Model for personality typing and healing work. “I had put some of the pieces of my life together along the way,” shares Helms. “When I began working in this model, however, it was as if I had discovered the box top to the jigsaw puzzle of my life. It made sense of all the separate sections I had already pieced together, as well as some pieces I thought would never fit. I also discovered some pieces I could discard; they really didn’t belong in my life!”

In January, Helms is bringing her business, InHealing: Unlocking the Spirit, Restoring the Soul, to the Strand. Helms is offering an introductory workshop to the 3 Keys Model in several locations in the Grand Strand, aptly titled “Making Sense of Myself.”

The evening before the day-long workshop, she will give an explanation of the model, free of charge. The workshop then presents the first two keys in the model—the Myers Briggs type indicator and the Enneagram personality typing instrument—to identify for each participant the “true self” and “the defensive system” parts of his or her personality. The model offers a new twist on both of these typing systems by presenting the relationship of these

two parts of personality to each other, accounting for much of the internal conflict we experience. The workshop concludes with a brief overview of the third key in the model—deep emotional healing and empowerment work—which enables clients to free themselves of their automatic defense system reactions to life and live as their true selves. Helms explains that in order to shift out of defensive patterns, the healing must take place at a right brain, subconscious level, reprogramming the messages, symbols and defensive emotional patterns that make up the defense system part of personality. A variety of other healing modalities also work in these areas, and thus aid in the shift from defended self to true self, such as the visual journaling and dream work Helms also offers.

“I find that those of us pursuing healing and wholeness in our lives are often our own worst critic,” says Helms.

“One of my favorite things about doing this work is discovering there is a really good reason for the destructive patterns that have always dogged me. If there’s one message I’m continually giving my clients, it is to be compassionate and gentle with themselves.”

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"This has been the most challenging thing I have ever done in my life.

However, during our sessions, Tamera always made me feel safe. She guided me through this process gently. As difficult as it was, the end result was well worth the investment. With Tamera’s guidance, I now understand myself.

Therefore, I have become a happier, more loving, forgiving, caring, stronger person."—Leanne

"I began working with Tamera because of the realization that there were places where I kept getting stuck, even in the best of times, that no amount of personal awareness, journaling, spiritual direction or other forms of situational counseling in my 50 years had been able to address. Without this experience of working with Tamera, I know that six months, one year, five years or 10 years down the road, I would still be getting stuck and repeating unhealthy patterns. Now, as the wounded places heal ... I find that I don't get triggered as much. More importantly, I have the tools to work through those triggers that do remain. I feel like I have a new life!”—Grace

"The ‘3 Keys work’ gave me back myself. The ‘self’ I didn’t know I had, because I was so in the dark. And, most important, I do not dislike myself anymore! ... Now, I have more power to face the difficult situations in life, without falling out of balance, whether it is a professional situation or personal one. The work gives you the tools to empower yourself over and over again, whenever needed.

Tamera can create a very safe haven, so you can reach out to your own deeper parts. In that she is always very compassionate, which helped me to face the troubled patches of my personality. She supported and guided me all the way, and followed my pace of development. This last element gave me the space to grow.”—Ailynn

"For many years, I have wondered why my immediate reaction to certain situations in life have been irrational and involuntary. I knew my reaction didn’t make sense; my reaction didn’t ‘feel right’ in my soul, but I didn’t know why. I always felt like there were two separate people living in my head, and they were constantly arguing with each other. One person knew what ‘felt right,’ and the other person knew what would 'appear right' to the outside world. This constant internal conflict was exhausting and frustrating. Fortunately, I was able to find my way to Tamera and the 3 Keys Model. From the very first session with Tamera, I felt comfortable and at ease. She addressed each of my questions and concerns without making me feel stupid or rushed.

In the near future, Helms hopes to offer more 3 Keys workshops, or a series of classes on “Making Sense of ... My Relationships, My Work and Parenting My Kids.” Please contact her if interested in sponsoring any of these topics as a workshop or weekly six- to eightweek class. Helms also offers individual sessions for deep emotional healing and empowerment and spiritual direction for persons of both traditional and nontraditional spiritualties.

For more information or to register, visit InHealing.net or email Tamera@InHealing.net.

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pertains to them.

The award-winning app “allows children to input their age, gender and level of physical activity to measure their individual caloric need,” says De Wulf.

“When they choose a food to ‘smash’ and see that eight grams of sugar cubes are in a can of soda, they’re able to process healthy food information.”

Smash Your Food features audio/ video of actual food smashing. “Kids are sensorial and different kinds of learners. It’s more effective than using cartoon images,” she observes. It’s $2.99 in the iTunes App Store.

An App a Day Keeps the Doctor Away Keep Kids Engaged in Healthy Living

by Julianne Hale

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n today’s technology-fueled society, kids spend many hours of their free time staring at smartphones or tablets instead of exploring nature, riding bikes or playing outdoor games with their friends. Rather than just imposing radical reductions in screen time, parents and caregivers can meet youngsters halfway by adding apps to their handheld devices that provide tips on healthy eating, exercise and behavior.

Here are five that are fun for kids and promote healthy lifestyle choices.

Super Stretch Yoga HD. Super Stretch is the primary character in this yoga adventure in which players are encouraged to, “Create a peaceful, balanced life by living a NAMASTE mission: Nothing is impossible; Always be honest; Make the world a better place; Act with kindness; Share with others; Trust and believe in yourself; and Enjoy and have fun.” Creator and founder Jessica Rosenberg, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, explains, “I translated a curriculum that I’ve been using for kids into an ‘edutainment’ app that combines gaming and real-life kids as characters that bring

yoga to life.” Players are challenged to master the skills presented by each of the game’s 12 main characters, increasing awareness of breathing and other aspects of how the body works, plus promoting self-esteem. Free in the iTunes App Store.

If, the Emotional IQ Game. An adventure game inspired by If, a well-known poem by Rudyard Kipling, players go on a quest through Ziggurat, a fantasy world where they enlist energy creatures called Vims to rid their avatars of dark energy. Youngsters are challenged to complete missions using emotional language. The character traits required to complete the tasks include patience, teamwork and other skills that help kids build emotional intelligence. Free in the iTunes App Store.

Smash Your Food. Nutritionist Marta De Wulf, from Bellevue, Washington, felt compelled to develop her innovative app when she realized that while kids understand that certain foods contain too much sugar, fat or carbs, they have no idea how the information

Oh, Ranger! Park Finder. Instead of vaguely suggesting that kids put down their electronic devices and head outdoors, why not ask them to choose an adventure for the whole family?

Using the Oh, Ranger! Park Finder app, kids can search for nearby outdoor recreation areas from a comprehensive database of national parks, state parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, Bureau of Land Management sites and U.S. Army Corps recreation areas. Kids can further seek out specific activities from 20-plus categories that range from birdwatching and hiking to boating and camping. Free in the iTunes App Store or Google Play.

Kids Making Healthy Choices. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that rates of childhood obesity have doubled in the past 30 years. This kid- and parent-friendly app is designed to help.

It springboards from San Diego, California’s Merilee Kern’s children’s book of the same title. Embedded via an e-reader, kids can play games, print coloring sheets and explore healthy recipes while parents check out the news section and resource page for links with information for keeping youngsters healthy.

“Surveys show that parents often don’t realize that their child has a weight problem,” notes Kern. “It’s important to discuss this topic within the family, and the app helps facilitate this in a non-threatening, helpful way.”

It’s $2.99 in the iTunes App Store.

Julianne Hale writes and edits for Natural Awakenings franchise magazines and blogs about motherhood at AnotherGrayHair.wordpress.com.

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Neurofeedback Therapy

by Yusuf M. Saleeby, M.D.

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odern Western medicine typically offers one treatment for those suffering from neurological and psychiatric disorders: medication. Drugs are the mainstay of traditional medicine for the treatment of ADD, ADHD, mood disorders, insomnia, PTSD, migraines and seizures. While drugs do help, they are usually accompanied by side effects, intolerances and resistance after a period of time due to drug tolerances. They also really do not cure these conditions.

For those seeking an alternative, there is a drug-free, noninvasive, cutting-edge option now available, namely BrainCore neurofeedback therapy. Not only does this unique process treat the underlying disorder, it may even be curative. With ADD, a child on medication may see improvement in inattention; however, stop the medication and the signs and symptoms quickly return. This alternative treatment modality not only treats, but also reprograms the brain to “cure” the disorder, in a manner of speaking.

Neurofeedback, or biofeedback, is an advanced form of brain training that uses state-of-the-art technology to analyze brainwave patterns and detect irregularities within normal brain function. Once the disordered brainwave pattern is identified, follow-up sessions for brain training, or EEG operant conditioning, are done utilizing the neuroplasticity aspects of the brain to change with challenges provided by the BrainCore technician and the technically advanced equipment. Results in many subjects are stunning. It is safe, and no untoward side effects have been reported.

The first step is to do a “brain map,” also called

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Quantitative EEG (QEEG) mapping. This is a procedure that processes the recorded EEG activity from a multi-electrode recording using a computer. It is a noninvasive and totally safe and effective means by which to diagnose ADD and ADHD, in both child and adult. Vincent J. Monastra, Ph.D., concludes in his work that “the sensitivity of the QEEGderived attentional index was 90 percent; the specificity was 94 percent” for diagnosing these disorders.

The emerging technology that has made this treatment approach possible is actually not really all that new. Four decades of work in neurofeedback have been conducted worldwide. A search of PubMed reveals more than a thousand scientific papers published on the topic. There have been some 50 thousand subjects that have undergone brain mapping to compile some compelling data on the safety and efficacy of this diagnostic and treatment modality.

Conditions BrainCore diagnoses and treats: • ADHD/ADD/autism spectrum disorder • Memory loss/cognitive impairment • Insomnia and sleep disturbances • Traumatic brain injury • Anxiety and depression disorders • PTSD • Seizures • Migraine and tension headaches • Learning disorders Since ADD/ADHD is a growing epidemic worldwide, this particular disorder has been highlighted throughout this article. According to Thomas Rossiter, Ph.D., and Theodore LaVaque, Ph.D., in a report in the Journal of Neurotherapy, as far back as 1995, EEG operant conditioning, while not a “cure” for ADD/ADHD per se is nevertheless supported by a growing body of evidence from the scientific literature and is useful in leading to “normalization” of behavior and enhancement of long-term academic performance, social and life adjustments in patient. This is especially noted in those 50 to 70 percent of individuals that will not “outgrow” this condition and face a lifetime of pharmaceutical therapy.

Michael Linden, Ph.D., in his work on neurofeedback is quoted as saying: “The significant improvements in intellectual functioning and attentive behaviors might be explained as a result of the attentional enhancement affected by EEG biofeedback training.”

If one is interested in BrainCore neurofeedback therapy, the first step is to discuss one’s condition with a BrainCore certified technician to make sure that one is a good fit for this treatment option.

If one is seeking a drug-free, alternative approach to any of the conditions outlined in this article, contact certified BrainCore technician Dianne Kosto by calling 843-368-2952 or visiting BrainCoreOfTheLowCountry.com.

of tissues, including interconnected systems of organs.

Optimally, they function together harmoniously to achieve homeostasis, the overall chemical and energetic balance that defines metabolic health.

The Reign of Metabolism

Many perceive the role of metabolism as limited to determining energy expenditure via the number of calories burned per day, but it does much more. Metabolism actually encompasses thousands of physical and chemical processes that take place in the functioning of every cell, the building blocks of life; healthy cell function produces proper endocrine (hormonal) functioning, influencing homeostasis.

This past August, 12 nationally recognized functional medicine experts participated in the country’s first online Metabolic Revolution Summit to discuss the importance of recognizing the dots that connect the majority of today’s chronic diseases—high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, pre-diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, weight gain, obesity, fatty liver disease, Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer and even

It’s All About Metabolism Getting to the Root Cause of Disease

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ttempts to tender lay explanations of how to attain and maintain better health have become fragmented and compartmentalized, with complex scientific cause-and-effect explanations of disease regularly reduced to isolated infographics and sound bites in the media. But understanding our body’s sophisticated, self-regulating, selfcorrecting and interdependent physiological systems, which work in collaboration with each other and inform us of the body’s status by means of symptoms, deserves a wholesystems frame of reference.

Stepping back from immediate concerns to grasp the bigger picture allows for rethinking the Western approach to health. A perspective that connects all the dots works best, beginning with the foundation of wellness—the functioning of 73 trillion cells that are organized into a variety

infertility. All of the panelists pointed to the root cause that links them all—the craze for a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet starting in the 1990s combined with a sedentary lifestyle.

When several complex conditions exist simultaneously, medical science refers to them as a syndrome. Regardless of how such intricate interrelationships become manifest, all of these syndromes have early-stage signs that include inflammation, high blood sugar and insulin resistance, which can affect metabolic health.

A Holistic Approach

Doctors that specialize in functional integrative medicine strive to improve the health and well-being of patients by engaging them in their own healing process. One popular approach is practiced by Durango, Colorado, Doctor of Chiropractic James Forleo, author of Health is Simple, Disease is Complicated: A Systems Approach to Vibrant

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Health. He starts by educating people about the basic functioning of the major body systems involved in their specific health challenges.

“To maintain metabolic health, no one should overlook that the body’s intelligence works 24/7 to solve multiple problems simultaneously, including balancing their metabolism. The more complex the pattern of symptoms, the more systems are involved. Whether a single or group of symptoms indicate metabolic dysfunction, it means that numerous systems that rely on healthy cells are unable to perform their normal functions,” explains Forleo.

For example, blood sugar issues, excess circulating insulin and buildup of excess glucose stored as fat can lead to metabolic dysfunction. The pancreas, thyroid and gastrointestinal tract—primary glands in the endocrine system that plays a major role in balancing body chemistry by secreting hormones directly into the circulatory system—are negatively impacted. Well-functioning adrenals are necessary to balance blood sugar and one role of the pancreas is to produce insulin.

When four of the eight major organ systems—immune, endocrine, cardiovascular and digestive—are impacted by metabolic dysfunction, a more holistic and systemic approach to health can provide a broader understanding of how they interrelate, and why preventive measures can preclude having to later pursue ways to reverse serious chronic diseases.

Lifestyle Factors

Functional medicine’s integrative approach to metabolic health is based on proper nutrition and regular exercise.

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“The inflammatory agents present in much of the food consumed at each meal in the standard American diet— high-glycemic refined carbohydrates, high-fructose corn syrup and other sugars, and hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats—are the biggest offenders,” says Forleo, who notes that the body instead needs good fats, such as those obtained from olive and coconut oils.

Factors over which we can exercise some control—physical activity, stress, sleep, diet and circadian rhythms—all play roles in metabolic health. Unfortunately, “We are moving further away from our ancestors’ healthier diet and lifestyle. We’re overfed and undernourished because we’re no longer eating for nutrition, but for entertainment,” remarks Doctor of Chiropractic Brian Mowll, the medical director of Sweet Life Diabetes Health Centers in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

He characterizes metabolic dysfunction as the ultimate problem because it’s the doorway to many other ailments.

“A hundred years ago, infectious diseases plagued humanity. Today and in the future, it’ll be metabolic disorders such as obesity, cancer, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders and other endocrine problems, diabetes and Type 2 diabetes,” predicts Mowll.

Metabolic Health Education

Dr. Caroline Cederquist, author of The MD Factor Diet: A Physician’s Proven Diet for Metabolism Correction and Healthy Weight Loss, and founder of Cederquist Medical Wellness Center, in Naples, Florida, conducted a one-year study of patients to identify their health issues via blood work analysis.

Eighty-nine percent of the men, women and children showed

evidence of insulin resistance. This often-overlooked metabolic condition affects how the body processes glucose, a simple sugar and the body’s primary fuel, making gaining weight easy and losing it difficult. Treated with proper diet, lifestyle changes and supplements, plus medication in advanced stages, Cederquist found that metabolic dysfunction is reversible.

She explains that long-term insulin resistance can lead to fatty liver disease, high blood sugar and eventually, diabetes. It also directly affects cholesterol levels and can induce triglycerides, high blood pressure, low HDL (high-density lipoprotein, or “good” cholesterol), increased waist circumference and heart disease. In Cederquist’s young adult patients, metabolic dysfunction was also associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome, a cause of infertility.

Germany’s Dr. Wolf Funfack, a specialist in internal and nutritional medicine and creator of a well-regarded metabolic balancing program, noted that insulin resistance both increases the production of stress hormones and blocks production of the anti-inflammatory hormones that slow the aging process. Funfack’s all-natural, personalized nutrition plan, backed by more than 25 years of scientific study, is designed to bring hormonal balance, optimize health and lead to longterm weight management.

Cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, author of Metabolic Cardiology, goes a step further. He believes that metabolic dysfunction involving cells, hormones and inflammation encompasses the molecular-based essence of all disease. He observes, “Individuals diagnosed with several conditions can leave a doctor’s office with three or four prescriptions, rather than the one solution for reversal and prevention—a healthy lifestyle and non-inflammatory diet to offset and neutralize weight gain,

blood pressure elevation and other abnormalities such as high blood sugar.”

Mowll agrees that many conventional healthcare practitioners don’t address the root cause of metabolic disorders or provide lifestyle interventions. “They simply reach for the prescription pad,” he says. This growing problem presents an opportunity to educate the entire populace.

Bestselling Virgin Diet author JJ Virgin, who characterizes the human body as a “chemistry lab,” adopts an easy-tofollow nutritional and fitness approach for metabolic health.

She recommends eating the types of healthy fats found in wild fish, raw nuts and seeds, coconut, avocado and olives.

Virgin prefers the clean, lean protein of grass-fed beef and wild fish, plus low-glycemic lentils and legumes and plenty of low-glycemic fruits like raspberries, blueberries, pears and grapefruits. Low-glycemic vegetables on her list include green peas, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, onion and eggplant.

“When you eat this way, there’s a slow release of sugar, and insulin remains at lower levels,” advises Virgin.

As in any systems theory, the whole must be understood in relationship to the parts, as well as the relevant environment. Experts agree that it’s paramount to take an expanded, systemic approach to metabolic health, rather than fixating on only one or two aspects at a time. Metabolic health—from basic cells to the most sophisticated of organized systems— can only be achieved and sustained when the whole system is healthy.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings and host of the online Metabolic Revolution Summit. Visit her website ItsAllAboutWe.com for a free audio sample.

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Louise Hay on Loving Yourself to Ageless Health

by S. Alison Chabonais

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renowned leader of the self-help movement from its early days, Louise Hay is celebrated worldwide for teaching—by personal example and through her bestselling book, You Can Heal Your Life—how each of us can transform our mind, body and spirit by changing the way we think. Her positive philosophy has sparked an industry and her Hay House publishing group.

Nourishing mind and body, loving life, learning and growing, giving back and moving ahead—these comprise Hay’s program for creating health, happiness and longevity. At 88, she continues to travel for business and pleasure, embracing vital, joy-filled days with a thankful smile. Her new book, Loving Yourself to Great Health, co-authored with Ahlea Khadro and Heather Dane, explains how she’s taking all she knows to the next level.

Why does first applying love and forgiveness to yourself make a happy, healthy and long life possible?

Loving yourself is the foundation for living the life you want. A healthy and happy life is rooted in self-love, and forgiveness is an act of selflove. It all comes down to how you think and treat yourself.

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with us. Remember, no matter what the problem is, there is only one answer: loving yourself. Start with small steps and be gentle. If you start there, magical things will happen.

How do you manage to engage in a stream of loving affirmations 24/7?

Practice, practice, practice! Slowly, bitby-bit, start each day with a loving act towards yourself. Loving affirmations and worrying about things take up the same amount of time; you still get the same things done along the way, but worrying creates stress, while affirmations will brighten your life. It can be exhausting if you fight the shift and make it difficult. If you make kindness to yourself and others a simple part of everyday life, it isn’t exhausting at all.

What are some key elements to crafting a life experience that supports and nourishes ageless being?

Choose thoughts that bring love into your life and laugh a lot. Say yes to life and the magic it brings. I trust that life will bring me exactly what I need, and part of that is realizing that I don’t need to know everything, because life brings me people like Ahlea and Heather.

A third of our life is spent eating, and it’s essential that we know the

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best way to do this. Start your day with water and an act of self-love. Eat real food; seasonal, organic, natural foods are a positive affirmation to your body.

Poop every day, figuratively and literally. Learn to listen to your body and its wisdom. Choose exercise that you love and that makes you feel good.

Also, go on a media diet. Filter out from your consciousness any messages that say you are not good enough or that separate you from the beautiful and lovable person you are. Surround yourself with like-minded people that share good news and love to laugh.

The core belief founding your lifework is that every thought we have is creating our future.

Is scientific research now supporting that?

When I began teaching people about affirmations, there wasn’t any science to support it, but we knew it worked, and now studies verify that. I particularly love Bruce Lipton’s scientific research showing that we are not controlled by our genes because the genetic blueprint can be altered through positive changes in our beliefs.

I hear reports every day of how people are healing their lives by changing their thoughts through cultivating selflove and personal affirmations. They are seeing healing of autoimmune diseases, obesity, addictions, post-traumatic stress and many other so-called incurable illnesses. It’s amazing what happens when you are kind and loving to yourself.

What is your secret to aging gracefully through the years?

It’s simple. It’s about getting your thoughts and food right and having fun along the way. If you are thinking positive thoughts but feeding yourself processed, unnatural or sugary foods, you are sending yourself mixed messages. Feed yourself nourishing foods and think loving thoughts. Any time you don’t know what else to do, focus on love. Loving yourself makes you feel good, and good health comes from feeling good.

S. Alison Chabonais is the national content editor for Natural Awakenings magazines.

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manufacturing plants can contain machine oils, harsh chemical residue, lead paint or asbestos,” explains Shafer. “Know where it came from; follow the chain of evidence.”

High Traffic, Pets, Long Life–Linoleum

Linoleum is made from linseed oil, wood powder, resins and ground limestone. Mineral pigments provide rich color throughout, which prevents paler worn spots. A personalized pattern may include borders using linoleum sheets or tiles. It’s long-lasting, durable, fireresistant, biodegradable, has no harmful volatile organic compounds (VOC) and repels dirt and dust.

Note: Vinyl, made from unnatural chlorinated petrochemicals, won’t wear as well or last as long as linoleum.

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ruly good flooring is beautiful, practical and eco-friendly. The best choices may change from room-to-room, as well as with geography, depending on family needs. Here are some key factors to consider for an optimum installation.

Added Value–Hardwood Wood comes in many colors, polished to a high gloss or textured, and can be refinished when styles change. “Timber used to float downriver to the sawmill and not all of it arrived. We salvage logs

from the bottom of the Penobscot River for flooring and other products,” says Tom Shafer, co-owner of Maine Heritage Timber, in Millinocket. “Our wood is as fresh as the day it was cut decades ago.”

Cold water preserves the resource and adds a natural patina. Removal of the estimated 700,000 cords of underwater wood will help restore the waterway’s natural eco-system.

Note: Wood can scratch or dent and be susceptible to water damage.

Even recycled wood might not be eco-friendly. “Wood reclaimed from

Bottles recycled into glass tile reflect light, brightening smaller rooms like the bath. Long-lasting ceramic or porcelain tile has no VOCs, is easy to clean and won’t host germs, bacteria or dust mites.

Note: Look for lead-free glazed tile. Glass tile may be cost-prohibitive for larger spaces. Most tile can be slick when wet; texturing increases safety.

Child-, Pet- and Elder-Friendly, Warm and Comfy–Cork Cork is lightweight, flexible and can mimic stone, granite, tile, marble and wood, while providing comfortable cushioning. “Cork assumes the ambient temperature in the room, keep-

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ing feet warmer. It holds up to dogs, too,” says Tim Tompkins, a Portuguese Cork Association committee member in Greenville, South Carolina. “Cork is both healthy for the consumer and sustainable for the environment.”

Note: Due to its cushioning nature, heavy furniture or high-heeled shoes may make indentations.

Wood-Like and Sturdy–Bamboo

Bamboo generally regrows in three to five years, is twice as hard as red oak and can be stained almost any color.

Edge-grained bamboo, banded together, turns flooring into a statement.

Note: “It’s shipped from Asia and may have formaldehyde glues and

FUN FLOOR FACTS n Mixed and matched floors create a planned flow in an open-concept house.

Find fun ideas at Tinyurl.com/FlooringTransits. n Most carpet is chemical-laden and not so health- or eco-friendly, although there are some exceptions. n Sustainably produced handwoven wool rugs backed with jute are susceptible to the jute retaining spills and pet odors; its yellow-tan pigment also can color rug fibers. Jute eventually disintegrates, leaving clumps of unsecured wool fibers. n In Portugal, bark is hand carved off the tree as cork, which is healthy for the tree.

Trees are grown on protected land that also benefits insects and birds. NASA, Mercedes and BMW sometimes find cork a lightweight, durable replacement for steel. The Library of Congress has relied on its original cork flooring for 75 years. n Kinetic energy from people dancing or walking on special flooring can light up the area and send energy back to the grid (see Joycott.com/energy-floors).

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durability problems, so shop carefully,” advises David Bergman, a New York City green architect and author of Sustainable Design: A Critical Guide.

Long-Wearing Classic Look–Stone Travertine, limestone, granite, slate and marble are all stone flooring options.

Stone can increase home value, has a classic look and is a piece of history that adds to any décor, although it’s not a renewable resource. Cork or non-petroleum-based laminated floors can give the look of stone without destroying an in-situ natural resource.

Note: Large blocks of stone are cut at quarries and transported to processing plants, cut into slabs and transported to a processor to be cut again, shaped and polished before being shipped to the store—a big carbon footprint.

The Great Imitator–Concrete Easy-to-clean, durable concrete never needs to be replaced. Small repairs can be patched. Large repairs, such as a broken pipe beneath the surface, may require refinishing the entire floor to match the stain color. Some homeowners have created a faux rug using other stain colors to disguise the repaired area. Finishes can make concrete look like hardwood, painted tile, carpet, marble or granite, including terrazzo options. For an entryway, homeowners can design a custom welcome mat, perhaps incorporating a family crest, monogram or motto. Finishes can be textured to varying degrees to increase foot traction.

Note: Ensure the structure is sturdy enough to bear the extra weight of concrete. It feels cold underfoot in winter and cool in summer. Epoxy coatings don’t let concrete breathe, so any moisture emanating from the concrete slab will be trapped. Test for the moisture-vapor emission rate; problem areas can include sections covered by furniture.

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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for anesthesia.

Both the family and the veterinarian need to feel comfortable with treatments. Ask questions before submitting an animal to any anesthetic or surgery or other medical procedure.

Talk with the veterinarian about using this gentle, natural approach to help relieve any concerns if a pet needs sedation or anesthesia.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

PET ANESTHESIA How to Make it Safe and Easier on Everyone

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any pet parents and some veterinarians have an unnecessary fear of animal anesthesia. Addressing some misconceptions about this common medical procedure can be helpful, particularly in regard to older pets.

Myth #1: Anesthesia is Dangerous Modern anesthesia has evolved into a safe medical practice since it was introduced in 1799 and uses much safer drugs than earlier versions.

Still, all medications need to be approached cautiously for the welfare of all individuals connected to its use.

Both injectable anesthetic drugs and inhalant anesthetic drugs (gases) can be used safely if properly chosen for a specific condition, accurately dosed and continuously monitored.

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lasting from several hours to a day or more following a procedure shouldn’t occur. Lower-quality anesthetic drugs injected during discounted spaying and neutering procedures may produce such prolonged recovery periods.

It’s safer to use a high-quality, quick-acting, short-term injectable anesthetic, followed by gas anesthesia for anesthetic maintenance, during surgical procedures, including for spaying and neutering. Patients wake up quickly following surgery and can be sent home fully awake soon afterwards.

Myth #3: A Pet is Too Old

No pet is too old for proper medical care. Because older pets don’t metabolize some drugs as well as younger ones, the correct anesthesia must be chosen for the pet’s age and current state of health or medical problems.

Too often, pets haven’t received proper care, especially dental cleanings and tumor removals, because their current veterinarian has deemed them too old

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PRINCIPLES OF HOLISTIC ANESTHESIA

by Shawn Messonnier n Each patient is unique and has unique anesthetic needs. n Giving the least amount of anesthesia needed ensures the safest possible procedure. n Analgesics are used to minimize discomfort and meet anesthetic needs. n Some anesthetic drugs may be used to minimize the depth of anesthesia obtained. n Light levels of anesthesia are preferred for minimally painful procedures. n Carefully monitoring the patient during anesthesia helps ensure a good outcome. n Patients should wake up from anesthesia immediately following the procedure. n Patients are sent home immediately following anesthetic recovery. n An older pet can be safely anesthetized by a holistic vet as part of its anti-aging care.

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Interval Training Knocks Down Blood Sugar Exercise Bursts are Fast and Effective

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abels may vary, but results are what count. Whether called highintensity intermittent exercise (HIIE), interval or burst-style training, recent research proves that this form of exercise improves insulin levels.

This is promising news for the estimated 50 million American adults that have abdominal obesity and are on the path toward metabolic dysfunction due to a high-sugar diet that causes spikes and crashes in blood sugar levels and eventually contributes to insulin resistance.

According to a recent study published in the Journal of Obesity, the benefits of doing HIIE at least three times a week for two to six weeks include reduction of abdominal body fat, improved aerobic and anaerobic fitness and lower levels of insulin resistance.

In a separate study, Norwegian researchers examined the impact that different types of exercise programs

had on individuals seeking to reverse metabolic dysfunction, an overall chemical imbalance largely attributed to insulin resistance. They concluded that despite producing similar effects on body weight and blood pressure, the aerobic interval training group also showed greater improvement in insulin sensitivity, aerobic capacity and high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or “good� cholesterol) than those performing continuous moderate exercise. They also exhibited lower blood glucose (sugar) levels.

Another beneficial HIIE characteristic is that it involves markedly fewer exercise repetitions and less training time. JJ Virgin, a fitness and nutrition expert and author of The Virgin Diet, recommends incorporating burst-style and resistance training for fast, lasting fat loss and improving insulin resistance. Best of all, you can do these exercises in minutes a day. natural awakenings

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The Skinny on Glycemic Foods

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hose wanting to reduce carbohydrate intake by eating foods with a low glycemic index based on their impact on blood sugar levels might consider using newer tables that instead measure glycemic load, suggests New York City Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Susan Weiner.

She explains that the glycemic index only considers how quickly sugars from food are released into the bloodstream. The glycemic load charts a more accurate accounting of the amount of carbohydrates in an actual serving, rather than the 50-gram (1.76-ounce) portion used in calculating a food’s ranking on the glycemic index scale of 1 to 100.

“Glycemic load is a better indicator of how a carbohydrate food will affect blood sugar in realistic portions, especially in combination with other foods, including proteins and fats,” advises Weiner.

Here are a few compelling comparisons:

Food/Snack Carrot Watermelon Graham crackers Baguette Snickers bar Cornflakes Baked Potato

Glycemic Index 35 (low) 72 (high) 74 (high) 95 (very high) 51 (medium) 93 (very high) 111 (very high)

Glycemic Load 2 (low) 4 (low) 14 (medium) 15 (medium) 18 (medium high) 23 (high) 33 (high)

For an expanded rating of food items, visit Tinyurl.com/Glycemic-Load-Factor.

“Burst exercise means working out in short intense bursts of 30 to 60 seconds, coupled with one to two minutes of active recovery time, moving at a lower intensity that allows you to catch your breath and lower your heart rate,” she explains.

Two easy examples of this are sprinting to burst and then walking to recover, and running up stairs to burst, and then walking down them to recover. “This should be repeated for a total of four to eight minutes of highintensity bursts per session. Overall, this will take 20 to 30 minutes,” says Virgin.

She notes that the increase in stress hormones that occurs during HIIE are counteracted by the simultaneously raised levels of anabolicbuilding hormones. “Short bursts train the body in how to handle stress and recover. Repeated intense bursts raise the lactic acid level, which in turn raises growth hormone production and supports fat burning. The research is clear that the more intense the exercise, the bigger the metabolic benefit is afterward.”

Faith is taking the

first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 3rd Anniversary New Years Day w/Inlet Yoga.

Celebrate with complimentary classes, drawings and giveaways. The new year yogi style. Drop in for one class or stay for them all. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4 Celebration Service “Doubt and Wonder and Annual Unity White Stone Ceremony w/Rev Margaret Hiller−11am. New Years Community Potluck right after service. Vegan and/or vegetarian appreciated. All are welcome. Love Offering. Unity of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 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. Enjoy the energy work at Unity. Free will love offering to assist the Care Team of Unity. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Youth Orchestra Scholarship Programs. Pawleys Plantation, Pawleys Island. Reservations: 843-4488379, LongBaySymphony.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 Grand Strand Biggest Loser Challenge w/ Inlet Nutrition. A New Year, A New You. 12 Week Weight Loss Challenge. $35 includes free metabolism test, coaching, weekly prizes, weekly weigh ins and more. Lose Weight and win cash. Preregister, Linda: 843-424-9586, GrandStrandBiggestLoser.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 New Moon Drum Circle w/ Bunni Vaughan Healy–7-8:30pm. New Moon is perfect for setting intention. Drumming helps manifest that intention.

Love Offering . Info: Bunni, 843-333-9930. Love Offering. Unity of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside. UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 Making Sense of Myself - 3Keys Workshop w/ Tamera Helms −9-4pm. Who am I? What do I really need and want? How do I stop self-defeating patterns? Discover your True Self differentiated from your Defended Self using personality type and experiential exercises. Pawleys Island, $45, mention this listing for $5 off. Info and to register: 314-441-0169, Inhealing.net.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 Justice and Compassion Celebration Service w/ Rev. Margaret Hiller−11am. All are welcome. Love Offering. At 12:30pm. Connecting the Dots–Coffee & Conversation social hour and discussion after the Service. Get your coffee and share ideas and insights from the Sunday message topic. Unity of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 MassageTable Tune-Up w/Jennifer Uhler, LMT− noon-3pm. 15 mins of table massage and assisting stretching. $20 for 15 mins. Proven to reduce muscle fatigue and tension, improve thinking skills and awareness and decreases repetitive stress symptoms. The Healers Hands Massage at Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, Info: Maribeth, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 Ceremony, Mysticism & Miracles Celebration Service w/ Rev. David Hiller−11am. “Ceremony, Mysticism & Miracles” Shiftshop with Revs.

Margaret and David Hiller follows at 1:30-4:30pm.

Love Offering. Unity of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Glitz & Glamour – An Evening in Paris w/Long Bay Symphony Guild−1-4pm. A Parisian bistro buffet, glitzy make-overs by Chanel of Dillard’s, glamour accessory fashion walkabout, gift baskets, silent auctions and door prizes, all with French flair. $40 per person. Seating is open, however, reservations will be taken for paid tables of 8. All proceeds benefit the Long Bay Symphony and its

Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts

1-, 2-, & 3-month sabbaticals, Feb. 4-April 29

Contemplative Retreat & T’ai Chi Chih, Feb. 7-9 Let Yourself Go... Your Heart is Calling!, Feb. 10 & 11 Paint Your Prayer, Feb. 16-19 Wholeness/Holiness Retreat for Women, Feb. 23-28 Quilting: Stitching Our Lives Together, March 2-6 Basketry: Weaving Balance & Beauty, March 11 & 12 Register by calling 843-382-9777 • www.SpringbankRetreat.org

Springbank@SpringbankRetreat.org • 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree, SC 29556

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 Astrology & Tarot Class 101 w/Rhiannon Vaughan, RN−11:30am-1:30pm. Learn to read Tarot Cards for yourself & others while using Astrology to compliment your life practice. $40 preregister/$50 there-after. Tarot & Natal Astrology Chart Readings by appointment only after workshop. Call for details. Yoga DiVita at Parkway Plaza, 2126 Hwy 9E - Unit G2 Longs. 843-2832827, YogaDivita.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 The Long Bay Symphony w/Daria Rabotkina, piano soloist–4 pm. Myrtle Beach High School Music & Arts Center, 3302 Grissom Parkway, Reservations: 843-448-8379, LongBaySymphony.com.

A Spirituality of Ecology & Cosmology Celebration Service w/Rev. Margaret Hiller−11am. All are welcome. Love Offering. Unity of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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Design your Vision Board w/Mimi Rose−2:305pm. A powerful visualization tool that you can use as inspiration for your journey toward your ideal life. Refered as a dream board or an inspiration board, displays images that represent whatever you want to be, do or have in your life. A creative, daily reminder of the goals you wish to attain by tapping into the power of visualization. $20 members, $30 non-members Preregistration req. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, Info: Maribeth, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

lookingforward TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 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. Enjoy the energy work at Unity. Free will love offering to assist the Care Team of Unity. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 4 Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. Meditation, prayer, hands-onhealing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Chocolates and Champagne for the Creatures w/SC-CARES−5-9pm. Special fundraiser event for lovers of chocolate and animals for Valentine’s Day. Heavy hours d’oeuvres, chocolates by Sweeties in Georgetown and culinary volunteers from the community, 2 flutes of champagne, music, and a live and silent auction by C&C Auction. $30 single/ $50 couple at The Cooper House. Tickets and info: SC-CARES.org.

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ongoingevents sunday Unity Myrtle Beach Sunday Morning Circle w/Susan Boles, LUT & Lesta Sue Hardee–9:3010:30am. Metaphysical Studies and Conversation: Waking Up –A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Restorative Yoga w/Carrie Chapman 500RYT– 10:45am-12pm. Restorative is a supported, conscious body/mind relaxation practice. Benefits to both the body and mind, for conditions ranging from insomnia to asthma to chronic pain to migraines to depression. All levels. $12 walkin, 10 class pass $96, 4 week limited $60, 4 week unlimited $80. Yoga DiVita at Parkway Plaza, 2126 Hwy 9E, Unit G2, Longs. 843-283-2827, YogaDivita.com.

Work. Love Offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB. 843-3332656, lyndsay@secretlotusyoga.com.

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.

Become a Wellness Coach -- Business Briefing w/Inlet Nutrition–6:15 pm. Call for info: 843-4249586, scinlettrade.com.

Hot Vinyasa Yoga w/Dawn−6:30-7:30pm. An all levels practice with options for advanced students and modifications for those who need it. Room is heated. Drop ins welcome. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, 20-a. MB. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

wednesday

Unity Myrtle Beach Celebration Service w/ Rev. Margaret Hiller & Guests–11am service.

Prayer, meditation, song, messages & family.

Music by the Unity Band. Youth programs.

Bookstore open 10am-1pm. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Senior Discount Day at Modern Cleansing−all day. 10% off hair cut services. Call for appointment: 843-828-4665. Modern Cleansing Wellness, 6371 Dick Pond Rd, MB. ModernCleansing.com.

Oneness Blessing w/Unity Blessing Givers– 12:20pm. In Peace Chapel after the regular service.

Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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 MI. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586.

monday

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. 843-424-9586.

Vinyasa/Yin/Restorative Yoga w/Laura−6:308pm. Starts off with 30 min of Vinyasa and transitions to yin poses with a focus deep in the pelvis and shoulder girdle. Practice concludes with restorative yoga to prepare the body for rest. All levels welcome. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, 20-a, 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 Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside. 843-902-1416, pennyoga@aol.com.

tuesday Weight Loss Challenge w/Inlet Nutrition. AM & PM classes. Weekly prizes, coaching support, nutritional lessons, free metabolism test, more.

New classes beginning early Jan. $35 to join. 12 wk program, ongoing registr. Cash prizes (top 3 losers, inch loss winner) awarded at the end of the challenge. Ongoing classes and registration. Rules in place for accountability. Murrells Inlet. Linda: 843-424-9586, GrandStrandBiggestLoser.com.

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

Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as unique gift items.

Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Brown Bag Lunch & Book Group w/Rev. Margaret Hiller & Friends–12:30-1:45 pm. New book starts in Jan: Self Observation by Red Hawk. Presents an in-depth examination of the much needed process of self-observation. Readers of Gurdjieff will recognize similar ideas as The

Ovis Hill Farmers Market-MB w/Charlie Caldwell–3-7pm. clean and healthy products from a network of local SC farmers: Pasture raised and grass fed milk and dairy products, organic veggies, honey, grains, soaps and more. 714 8th Ave N, MB, 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com.

Contemplative Mid-Week Unity Service–5:306:30pm. Meditative music, silence, brief readings, meditation. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr. Surfside. UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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

Vinyasa practice with sun salutations, forward bends, backbends, arm balancing and inversions.

All levels welcome, modifications are given. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, 20-a. MB. 843-4675444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

Oneness Blessing–6:30pm. (Except 1st Wed), Unity Peace Chapel, Love Offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr. 843-2388516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Free Hypnosis & Success Coaching Seminar w/ Mike Oglesbee–7-7:45pm. (Jan 7, 14, 21, 28) Clinical Hypnotherapist and Success Coach conducting a free seminar to show you how to successfully stick to your goals and achieve success by staying motivated, focused, and mentally strong to break through barriers. Limit 6 per seminar. 4378 Oleander Drive Myrtle Beach. Pre-registration is encouraged: 843-957-6926, Maximizedmind.com.

thursday 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 Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside. Penny, 843-902-1416, pennyoga@ aol.com, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Gentle Bones For Life® & Walk for Life w/Heidi McGovern PT, BFLT−10-11:15am. Address bone health though movement. Combined with movement lessons that address walking, to bring forth the "joy of the walk" on strong bones. Bring a mat and walking poles if you have them. $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.

Learn from the past and let it go.

Live in today. ~Louise Hay

Yogastha Sadhana Raja Vinyasa w/Lyndsay Bahn−9-10:45am. All levels class with a set sequence of breath work, challenging postures and guided meditation. Linking mind, body and breath together for a profound practice. All levels; be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 or class passes

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Gentle Vinyasa Yoga w/Lyndsay Bahn−11am12:15pm. Breath work and a slow flow of postures designed for those working to heal the body, enjoy a relaxing sequence or maintain and nurture an aging or pregnant body. $15 or class passes accepted. Secret Lotus, 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB. 843-333-2656, SecretLotusYoga.com.

Asana Clinic w/Elise−Noon-1pm. Get a practice in while learning alignment. Alignment is everything. A valuable practice for all levels. Different pose to explore each week from the Vinyasa yoga system. Drop ins welcome. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, 20-a,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 Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr. Info: 704-309-2415.

Vinyasa w/Charlotte–6:30-7:30pm. Sun salutations, forward bends, backbends, arm balancing and inversions. All levels welcome, modifications are given.

Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, 20-a, Myrtle Beach, 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

friday Free Allergy Screening w/Priority Health–9am11pm. Free allergy screening for enrollment in clinical trial, Murrells Inlet office, 647-C Bellamy Ave. 800-965-8482, PriorityHealthSC.com.

Ovis Hill Farmers Market-NMB w/Charlie Caldwell–10am-1pm. Pasture raised and grass fed Milk and dairy products, organic veggies, honey, grains, soaps and more. 1st Ave. S, between City Hall and the new library, NMB. 843-992-9447 OvisHillFarm.com.

Art & Soul at Unity - Anyone Can Paint! w/Bunni Vaughn Healy –2-5pm (Jan 2, 16, 30) 6-9pm (Jan 9, 23). All supplies provided. Call for cost, details and to register: Bunni, 843-333-9930. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

saturday Hatha Yoga w/Claire Liddle 500RYT–9:30am10:45am. For beginners without physical restrictions. Emphasis on endurance and principles of alignment. Integrate physical actions with mental and spiritual states of being. Modifications offered to safely challenge. $12 walkin, 10 class pass $96, 4 week limited $60, 4 week unlimited $80. Yoga DiVita at Parkway Plaza, 2126 Hwy 9E - Unit G2 Longs. 843-283-2827, YogaDivita.com.

Astrology for Beginners w/Diane Werblin–10amNoon. Basic astrology, the correlation between celestial and earthly events. Classes at Spa Indigo.

1601 Oak St, Unit 207, Myrtle Beach. Call for info or for private appointments. 201-205-5821.

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ADD, ADHD, TOBACCO ABUSE, WEIGHT GAIN, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY DISORDER, MEMORY PROBLEMS. BrainCore a patented process of neurofeedback and qEEG brain mapping is now offered in the Murrells Inlet area. Therapeutic intervention is non-invasive and a drug-free alternative. For more info call 800-965-8482. Priority Health, Murrells Inlet, PriorityHealthSC.com.

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ASTROLOGICAL CONSULTANT

BONE HEALTH HEIDI McGOVERN, PT

DIANE WERBLIN

Spa Indigo 1601 Oak St, Ste 207, MB 201-205-5821

Astrology is not merely a means of understanding ourselves as fixed entities in time. An astrological chart is a map for discovering who we truly are and can become when we decide to take charge of all energies affecting us. Carl Jung said, "Whatever is born or done in a moment of time has the qualities of that moment of time." Astrology can look at all relationships and chart comparisons. It can appraise each person’s basic temperament through natal chart emphasis of elements, signs and houses, or how two people relate. The technique of composite charting through two birth charts reveals the quality of a relationship and all of its strengths. Diane Werblin has a background in social work and came into astrology more than four decades ago.

BODY TALK SPA INDIGO

1601 Oak St, Ste 207, MB Tom Palya, PT, CSCS, CBP 724-366-9813 BodyTalkMyrtleBeach.com

HEALTH COACH

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.

Guild Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner Bones for Life® Teacher/Trainer 843-361-8436 heidimcgov@juno.com HeidiMcgovern.com

One can always improve posture and mobility. Bones for Life® and Awareness Through Movement® classes, workshops and private Functional Integration® sessions are offered on the Strand and Florence. CE units available for “Bones” workshops. Heidi brings to her practice 30 years' experience and a strong focus on the human drive to live a life of harmony with one’s self and others.

ENERGY HEALING & AURA READING REV. RENÉE LEWIS, B. Msc, CCMT, CRMT, RT(R)(M)(MR) Bio-Energy Field Therapist Aura Photography Chios Master Teacher Reiki Master Teacher Crystal Therapy Ordained Minister 843-241-0609 InnerLight-OuterLove.com

~William James

Eat Well, Live Well, Be Well Leslie O'Neill 843-360-1140 TheBeWellCoach.com

Leslie O'Neill is a professional Health Coach with more than 15 years’ experience in the Health and Wellness Industry and Certified with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. 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. See ad, page 23.

HYPNOTHERAPY MAXIMIZED MIND

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

Renée Lewis brings new modalities to the Grand Strand area with the introduction of Chios Energy Field Healing and Aura Photography Readings.

Renée is also a Reiki Master and member of the International Center for Reiki Training. She specializes in crystals with her energy work and utilizes her medical background in her teaching by incorporating physics and biology for easier comprehension. She teaches certification classes for Reiki and Chios and is available for workshops and private sessions or readings. Meets at Spa Indigo, in Myrtle Beach at 1601 Oak St, Ste #207.

There can be no existence of evil as a force to the healthy-minded individual.

THE BE WELL COACH

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 26.

NATURAL CHILDBIRTH BEACH BABY’S DOULA SERVICES INC

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

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 7.

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PSYCHOTHERAPY KENNETH LUX, PHD

YOGA CHRIS LIPINSKI, RYT 200

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.

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 well-being.

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.

See ad, page 11.

Certified Yoga Instructor Fitness Counselor/Wellness Coach 843-283-2528

Considering Yoga? Learn the basics to practice anywhere with confidence. Private instruction available in studio or home.

Beginners welcome. Call for rates and availability. References available. ~Namaste

INLET YOGA STUDIO 637 D Bellamy Ave 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, Hot Vinyasa, Slow Flow, Yin Yasa, Gentle, Chair, Restorative and Prenatal. Our $5 Community Class on Saturdays, from 11 am to noon, benefits the Coastal Animal Rescue and is followed by a free meditation class from 12-12:30 pm. Our next 200-hour Yoga Alliance-Registered Teacher Training begins in March. Call for more information.

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

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Grand Strand Edition

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.

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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 23.

YOGA DIVITA

Parkway Plaza 2126 Hwy 9 E, Unit G-2 Longs 843-283-2827 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 7 days per week, 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.

They 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.

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