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February is heart month—not just the candy box heart kind, but the two-stage muscle pump, “lub-dub,” keep-you-alive kind, as well as the aching and breaking, fluttering or pounding, putting-your-heart-into-it kind. Cardiac, cardio, crying or caring, this issue is about heart. In our Conscious Eating section, we share a subject close to my heart: the health benefits of chocolate. In a world where we assume that any food or medicine that is good for us must taste bad, it appears that rich, organic chocolate is actually a healthy food. But, before you gorge, for medicinal reasons, of course, remember that it’s best to enjoy pure, organic, artisan-quality, free-trade chocolate in exquisitely small doses. The heart-shaped box is optional. If you want to make your heart race, not just from overindulging in gourmet dark chocolate, check out this month’s Fit Body section, featuring the aerobic cardio exercise Spinning—an indoor stationary bicycle-based workout designed with varying speeds and challenges to maximize the heart-healthy cardio effects. If Spinning is not your cup of tea, any regular exercise you put your heart into will yield results. If your heart aches from stress and worry, try some of the stress busters we’re recommending this month, like deep breathing, walking a labyrinth, calming music, yoga, and eating mindfully and meditatively—the mindful eating is amazingly effective, especially when it includes a bit of chocolate, according to our contributor, integrative physician Dr. Susan Lord. According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of the premature end to our lives, so attention to heart health is ultimately the most important thing we can do to support our overall health and longevity. Progressive research is now changing how we look at healthy hearts, abandoning the focus on cholesterol levels and blood pressure and replacing it with a new and more effective holistic perspective that addresses stress, inflammation, optimum diet, appropriate exercise, and attention to toxins and hormones. The formula for a healthy heart is an unsurprisingly familiar wellness approach of engaging the mind, challenging the body and calming the spirit in a toxin-free world. If you follow that formula and manage to keep your heart open and available to the possibilities of love and joy, you’ll be on this Earth with us for the full century you’re due. Perhaps this month, Natural Awakenings can offer the wellness tools for you to add a day or two to your life to enjoy with one or two more sweet bits of chocolate.

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

1 1 CHOCOLATE AS HEALTH FOOD Boosting Diets and Heart Health

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13 CYCLES OF SPIN Returning to its Heart-Healthy Origins by Janet Osen

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newsbriefs Heart Health Starts with Breakfast

reakfast is the most important meal of the day, and a healthy breakfast can include chocolate. But if you skip that breakfast or eat mostly carbohydrates, you start that vicious sugar-carb cycle, looking for simple carbs all day long, such as sweets, soft drinks, juices and doughnuts. Each sugar “injection” is followed by the insulin surge. This cycle repeats itself several times a day and you develop dependence on those simple carbs. It is likely one of the most common reasons for developing diabetes. What you ate yesterday supplies energy and building materials. But your body wakes up “empty” in the morning. You may not feel hungry or thirsty, but it’s just a matter of time. Will it be toast with jam and coffee with sugar? A bagel, or just coffee? As a result, blood sugar level drops; you start feeling hungry and weak as your brain lacks sugar, and the cravings start. Excessive sugar is turned into fat. A good breakfast should restore the energy, restore the building materials spent during the night, replenish water, and maintain proper blood sugar levels. Where can you get such a breakfast? From Inlet Nutrition. Inlet Nutrition is offering a free introductory breakfast that helps solve many of the problems mentioned. Plus, the program helps cleanse the intestines, improve absorption of nutrients, and maintain water balance during the day. Linda Sacchetti, owner of Inlet Nutrition, in Murrells Inlet, wants to share this new breakfast diet product to get your morning nutrition going. For more information, call Inlet Nutrition at 843-424-9586 or email LindaSacchetti@hotmail.com. See ad, page 11.

Prosperity Plus Program Back by Popular Request at Unity

nlock your door to prosperity with inspiring stories, a prosperity consciousness-building process, and in-depth self-inquiry exercises through the Prosperity Plus Program at Unity Myrtle Beach. Creator of the program Mary Morrissey has spoken at the United Nations, met with Nelson Mandela, and led meetings with the Dalai Lama, as well as authored two best-selling books, No Less Than Greatness and Field of Dreams. She has 30 years of experience as an inspirational speaker, coach and corporate consultant. Unity offers the powerful Morrissey DVD-based 10week program on Tuesdays, from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m., beginning February 11, facilitated by Unity board members Paula Rogers-Brandt and Kate Richter. Rogers-Brandt served more than two terms as Unity board president and is a local business owner. Richter is serving her first term as board member and treasurer for Unity. You will need to obtain a workbook and 10 CDs for your class work; used programs may be available on loan or as gifts, or you can order new materials for $49. Participation is on a donation basis.

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Unity Christ Church of Myrtle Beach is located at 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr., in Surfside Beach. For more information and to register, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 9.

Reboot Your Resolutions Success 101 and Weight-Loss Classes

et back on track with your resolutions with the quickest path to success and weight loss starting in March. More than 80 percent of people gave up on their New Year’s resolutions by January 20, but it’s not too late to get back on track and make this year an incredible year that you can look back on and say, “I did it!” Maximized Mind Hypnosis has created its new upcoming series of classes, Secrets to Success 101 and Weight-Loss 101. Secrets to Success 101 is a five-week series that builds upon the characteristics in which success is created. This course will help you find your inner strength, boost your self-esteem to new, profound levels with confidence and authority. Weight-Loss 101 is a new series that is built from our popular weight-loss system made famous through the Oprah Winfrey Show. It includes a full support system through group management and extended group therapy. These classes offer each person the opportunity to develop their own support team with other members if they choose, along with Maximized Mind Hypnosis. Maximized Mind Hypnosis will be holding a free introductory seminar February 19, at 6 p.m., for the Secrets to Success 101 course to answer questions and to give you an overview of the course without obligation. Maximized Mind Hypnosis will also hold a free introductory seminar for the Weight-Loss 101 course on February 26, at 6 p.m. For more information, call Maximized Mind Hypnosis at 843957-6926 or visit MaximizedMind.com. See ad, page 31.

Bio-Energy Field Therapist Renée Lewis returns to the Strand

enée Lewis returns to the Grand Strand in February following her absence to further her education; she has become an interfaith ordained minister through the University of Metaphysics and the University of Sedona. Lewis will resume teaching and offering personal counseling and healing sessions at a new location, the Holistic Health and Healing Center of Myrtle Beach at 1601 Oak Street. Lewis attained her master/teacher certification from The Chios Institute, and is the only chios instructor on the Grand Strand. She offers classes locally or online for anyone interested in taking their healing work to a higher level. Lewis will take you on an in-depth journey of the human energy field and chakra system with new techniques for sensing and correcting energetic defects in this fascinating healing art. Lewis, also a Reiki master, teaches beginner, advanced, and master levels of Usui Reiki with certification through The International Center for Reiki Training. Reiki is used in many cancer and heart institutes across the country as an integral part of treatment plans for patients and families.

Lewis welcomes all to her Reiki classes, including special classes for children. Lewis specializes in stone and mineral energy and uses crystals in all of her healing work. She utilizes her medical background as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist and her knowledge of physics and biology to incorporate a scientific practicality to the metaphysical for her clients and to explain energy work in her classes. Lewis uses a special bio-resonance imaging system to show people where energy disruptions are and help them balance their energies for a healthier life. She provides full-color photos and detailed reports with her aura/chakra readings.

mals that originate from every continent except Antarctica, including African Sulcata tortoises, a llama, South American macaws, bearded dragons, and a Burmese python. The sanctuary provides a compassionate “no-kill/no-breed” haven for abused, neglected and unwanted exotic animals. It is 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. For more information, visit SC-Cares.org or Facebook.com/ SC-Cares.

For more information, call Renée Lewis at 843-241-0609, email her at t2star.rl@gmail.com, or schedule online at InnerLight-OuterLove.com.

How to Get Unstuck

Springbank Retreat in February

new program will be offered in February at Springbank Retreat that celebrates creativity as a gift from God. Located near Kingstree in a quiet, rural setting, Springbank has been an ecumenical center for retreats, hospitality, healing, Earth education, and the arts for more than 50 years. Sister Frances Grady will lead the workshop Paint Your Prayer. Using the techniques of watercolor painting, this retreat will provide opportunities to pray and rejoice in the divine gift of our creative and artistic energy. “Giving expression to creativity facilitates union with our Creator,” Grady says. Other programs in February at Springbank are a Contemplative Retreat and T’ai Chi Chih, Wholeness/Holiness Retreat for Women, Well-Springs, 12-Step Retreat for Women, and Bringing Dreams to Life. Program fees include lodging and meals. For more information, contact Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree, at 843-382-9777, or visit SpringbankRetreat.org. See ad, page 18.

Chocolate & Champagne for the Creatures

outh Carolina Coastal Animal Rescue and Education Sanctuary (SC-C.A.R.E.S.), in Georgetown, announces the sixth annual Chocolate & Champagne for the Creatures event in Socastee on February 8, from 5 to 9 p.m. Festivities include heavy hors d'oeuvres, chocolate candy and desserts, champagne, a limited alcohol selection, and both silent and live auctions. A ticket purchase entitles the guest to two flutes of champagne, hors d'oeuvres, all the chocolate candy and desserts they can eat—made by Sweeties Pralines and Chocolates, in Georgetown, and local chocolatiers—wine and beer, non-alcoholic beverages for those that don’t drink alcohol, and the auctions. Ticket sales are limited to 150, so early purchase is recommended. SC C.A.R.E.S. is an animal rescue facility with more than 160 resident animals that have been given a new home and a fresh start in life. The animals range in size from a native flying squirrel to a 1,500 pound bovine. There are ani-

Building Good Habits

ometimes we feel as if we are trapped in quicksand; not satisfied with how things are, yet not able to muster the motivation to make a change. We feel stagnant, but once we recognize our potential for growth in every way and understand the simple methods for moving toward that growth, we’ll get “unstuck” and find a deeper happiness than ever before. Inlet Yoga Studio welcomes The Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Center for an afternoon of meditation, Saturday, March 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event is titled How to Get Unstuck: A Guide to Finding Our Motivation and Building Good Habits, with the mission of building a personal meditation practice. The cost to attend is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Everyone is welcome to attend this half-day course. No meditation experience is required. Inlet Yoga is located at 637D Bellamy Ave., in Murrells Inlet. For more information, call 843-655-6272 or visit InletYogaStudio.com.

SoulCollage® and Massage Therapy Available at Life in Balance

s the New Year rolls in, the nonprofit Life in Balance Center, offering various spiritual workshops, classes and special events, welcomes Angelique Fahy and Denise Kalin. The Center also houses a 500-title metaphysical lending library, an extensive gift, crystal and gemstone collection, and hosts a monthly psychic fair. Fahy, M.A., who joined the Center in January, is a SoulCollage® facilitator and licensed professional counselor. After starting out traditionally with a B.A. in public relations from The University of Connecticut, she went off in another direction to study and become a licensed massage therapist and a Reiki practitioner. She ran the Horry Georgetown Technical College Massage Therapist Certification Program from 1997 to 2001, then obtained a master's degree in counseling at Webster University. She worked in private practice as a counseling supervisor since 2007 in the Little River area. She most recently obtained the certification to offer SoulCollage® as a trained facilitator. She is so excited about sharing this joyful process. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Kalin is a licensed massage therapist and Angel Card Reader®. Knowing she wanted to heed her angels' message to heal people, she decided the healing power of touch was exactly what she wanted to provide. Kalin graduated from Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage in 2010. Working on clients with issues ranging from fibromyalgia to stress, she called upon the angels to give her intuition and guidance. The Life in Balance Center is located at 4347 Big Barn Drive, in Little River. To schedule your massage session or reading appointment, call 301-399-9578 or email DeniseKalin@aol.com. For more information on Soul Collage or the Center, call Life in Balance at 843-421-6717 or visit LifeInBalanceCenter.org. See ad, page 18.

Heart-Centered Metaphysics Class at Unity

his class is a deeper look at Unity teachings, based on the book Heart-Centered Metaphysics, by Paul Hasselbeck. In the study of metaphysics, we explore key spiritual and philosophical issues surrounding our existence. And going beyond beliefs, we aim at discerning fundamental truths that ring true for every human being, regardless of time, place, circumstance and religion. Topics explored in this class are metaphysics and truth; life as consciousness; self-knowledge; spiritual evolution; building consciousness; our purpose; divine will, plan and guidance; the silence; meditation; and prayer and praying with others. The class will be conducted in a discussion format, sometimes in small groups. The intention is to provide a safe environment to explore beliefs and spiritual insights, to question the answers, find places of agreement and possibly disagreement. The facilitator is Rev. Margaret Hiller, spiritual leader at Unity Myrtle Beach. The class is held Thursdays, from 5 to 7 p.m., February 27 through March 27, on a love offering basis. Unity Christ Church of Myrtle Beach is located at 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr., in Surfside Beach. For more information and to register, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 9.

Dr. Stan W. Gravely and Healing the Heart

r. Stanley W. Gravely, Ph.D., is a trained minister inspired by God to serve you in your journey in life. Gravely was trained in several Bible colleges and earned two Bible diplomas, a bachelor of theology, a master’s and a Ph.D. in counseling. Gravely is also a certified human behavior consultant, a certified vitalist in natural healing, Hallelujah Acres health minister and a certified Life Science practitioner. Gravely presently is a motivation speaker, life

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coach and business entrepreneur. Beginning February, Gravely will start offering spiritual guidance and assistance for gay, bi and heterosexual people. Sex and sexuality are sacred, and religion and politics should be left out. Gravely can help you overcome past hang-ups and guide you into true love and peace in your love life. Civil marriage and non-civil spiritual ceremonies are conducted by Gravely regardless of one’s sexual orientation. Gravely and his wife, Jodie, love people and make themselves available to all that need assistance in their journey with God. It is their sincere desire to encourage, edify and motivate people to be successful in every area of life. For more information, call Dr. Stanley W. Gravely or Jodie Gravely at 276-618-8486, email drstangravely@yahoo.com or visit DrStanPhd.com.

Keeping Your Drinking Water Pure

ontamination of our drinking water can happen easily and suddenly, as it did in West Virginia recently. What can you do to protect your health? According to experts, there is a myriad of industrial chemicals all around us, with no record of testing for health or toxicity. Larry Horinbein, of Southlantic Water Systems, in Myrtle Beach, says there are precautions you can take, but no guarantees. “The really bad news is that there has been almost no research on this chemical,” he explains, when asked about the West Virginia debacle. “It is a foaming agent and extremely water-soluble. No research on what effects, long or short-term, that it has on the human body, and no research on treatment to exposure. There is no water treatment protocol either. Carbon is what will probably be the most effective to remove this chemical—more likely a catalytic or coconut-based carbon. So, a reverse osmosis system with pre and post high-quality, sub-micron, coconut-shell carbon filters at very low flow rates would be the best approach, but again, there has been zero research on this subject.” For more information and precautions to keep your drinking water safe, call Southlantic Water Systems, 908 Seaboard St., Myrtle Beach, at 843-626-9856 or visit Southlantic.com. See ad, page 31.

Qigong and Yoga

Now at Holistic Health and Healing Center

ebekah Ward, owner of Holistic Health and Healing Center, announced the addition of several new classes. Carrie Chapman comes on board, offering therapeutic hatha yoga classes, as well as Reiki and a special restorative yoga healing class. Lynne Stark joins the center with qigong classes. Check the website for new classes as they are scheduled. For more information, call Holistic Health and Healing Center, 1601 Oak St., Myrtle Beach, at 843-267-9979 or visit HolisticHealthAndHealingMB.com. See ad, page 15.

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Early Warnings of Heart Troubles Differ for Women

omen may worry more about breast cancer, but in reality, heart disease is the top killer of American women, claiming 300,000 lives a year, 7.5 times the number that die of breast cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although heart disease is more often perceived as a men’s issue, since 1984 more women have died of heart disease than men. Part of the reason may be that women’s heart attacks can differ from men’s and the American Heart Association (AHA) warns that women often fail to recognize the symptoms, ranging from torso aches and pains and nausea to anxiety, shortness of breath, dizziness and extreme fatigue. They may experience subtle symptoms for months and write them off as byproducts of menopause, heartburn or effects of aging. The National Institutes of Health states that 43 percent of women that have heart attacks experience no chest pain. The difference between the more subtle signs of a heart attack in women and the more dramatic signs in men may help explain why 75 percent of men, prompted to act quickly, survive a first heart attack, while only 62 percent of women do, according to the AHA. “Research shows that women may not be diagnosed or treated as aggressively as men,” notes the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

Nostalgia Arms Us for the Future

aving lingering fond memories of happy times, once actually thought to be a psychiatric disorder, have now been confirmed as a healthy and, ultimately, positive activity. Most people experience nostalgia at least once a week and nearly half of those surveyed reported experiencing it three or four times a week, say researchers at England’s University of Southampton. When speaking wistfully of the past, individuals are usually reconstructing happy memories of family and friends, and typically become more optimistic about the future, reports lead researcher and Social Psychologist Constantine Sedikides, Ph.D., who observes, “Nostalgia makes us a bit more human.” The Southampton paper, presented to the American Psychological Association, meshes well with another study confirming that nostalgic memories inspire positive feelings of joy, high self-regard, belonging and meaningfulness in life. In two studies, social psychologists at North Dakota State University found that past fond memories help us become more self-confident and cope better in the present. “We see nostalgia as a psychological resource that people can dip into to conjure the evidence they need to assure themselves that they’re valued,” says lead researcher Clay Routledge.

FDA Moves to Ban Trans Fats

eart-clogging trans fatty acids may soon be a thing of the past. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken the first step to remove trans fats from its GRAS (generally recognized as safe) list, effectively banning their use in food products. Trans fats, also known as hydrogenated vegetable oils, can be found in many processed foods, including baked goods, microwave popcorn, peanut butter, frozen pizza, margarine and coffee creamers. Created by adding hydrogen to liquid oils to turn them into a solid form, trans fats have been used to improve the texture, shelf life or flavor of foods. For more than a decade, numerous scientific studies have documented that trans fats raise dangerous LDL cholesterol and lower good HDL cholesterol. The FDA’s proposed ban would require the food industry to gradually phase out all trans fats, likely over several months or years, noting their threat to health. Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said the move could prevent 20,000 heart attacks a year and 7,000 deaths. Many food manufacturers have already phased out trans fats since new nutrition labeling requirements were introduced by the FDA in 2006; plus an increasing number of local laws have banned them.

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Zinc Orchestrates Immune Response

any have heard that zinc can stop a cold in its tracks, and new research from Ohio State University tells us why; it turns out that zinc gently taps the brakes on immune responses, slowing them down and preventing inflammation from spiraling out of control. The researchers’ work with human cells and animals found that zinc serves to balance the immune response within the cells so that the consequences of insufficient zinc at the time of an infection include excessive inflammation. Of all the zinc contained in our bodies, only about 10 percent of it is readily accessible to help fight off an infection, notes Daren Knoell, professor of pharmacy and internal medicine and lead author of the study, published in Cell Reports. The research team suggests that proper zinc balance is especially important in battling serious and potentially deadly infections. Zinc deficiency affects about 2 billion people worldwide, including an estimated 40 percent of the U.S. elderly.

Happy Marriage, Healthier Lives

University of Missouri expert says that people in happy marriages are more likely to rate their health better than their peers as they age. Evidently, engaging with one’s spouse builds a strong relationship that can improve spirits, promote feelings of well-being and lower stress. Analyzing data from 707 continuously married adults that participated in the Marital Instability Over the Life Course panel study, a 20-year nationwide research project begun in 1980, researchers found that married people have better mental and physical health and are less likely to develop chronic conditions than their unmarried, widowed or divorced peers. Thus, researchers recommended involving spouses and families in treatment for any illness. They further suggested that in cases of a strained marital relationship, improving marital harmony would also improve health.

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The Whole Fish is Best for Blood Pressure

ver the years, a broad range of research has confirmed that omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish like salmon, tuna and sardines promote heart and brain health. Now researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine have found that taking fish oil supplements isn’t as effective at keeping blood pressure under control as eating an actual fish. The animal study published in the U.S. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that eating oily fish helped open ion channels, a complex series of membranes in the cells that line blood vessels, letting sodium, calcium and potassium in and out of those crucial cells and helping reduce blood pressure. Because fish oil supplements did not activate the ion channels, they didn’t reduce blood pressure in the same way.

Egg Whites Function Like Blood Pressure Meds

aintaining healthy blood pressure is vital for long-term heart health, and scientists have now discovered evidence that a component of egg whites may have beneficial cardiovascular effects. Researchers from Clemson University, in South Carolina, found that a peptide in egg white, one of the building blocks of proteins, reduces blood pressure in animals about as much as a low dose of Captopril, a prescription medication for high blood pressure. The RVPSL peptide acts as a natural ACE inhibitor, functioning similarly to the entire family of prescription medications that treat hypertension.

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Jumpin’ Jellyfish

Numbers Explode with Ocean Warming and Overfishing Favorite destination beach resorts around the world have seen huge increases in jellyfish “bloom” activity. “Jellyfish and tourism are not happy bedfellows,” says Dr. Lisa-ann Gershwin, Ph.D., a pioneering marine biologist and author of Stung! On Jellyfish Blooms and the Future of the Ocean. “In Florida, it’s not uncommon in recent years for a half a million people to be stung during an outbreak.” A report, Review of Jellyfish Blooms in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, written by Fernando Borea for the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean and the United Nations, cites both global warming and overfishing, which removes jellyfish predators, as causes for recent jellyfish population explosions. Of the more than 2,000 species of jellyfish swimming through the world’s waters, most are completely harmless. However, human contact with some types can cause excruciating pain, and the box jellyfish is among the handful of species that have caused fatalities around the globe. Gershwin says, “Australia is upfront about its jellyfish dangers and also assertive in safety management, whereas other places have them, but may understand less about them or in some cases, just don’t want to say. Tourists need to be aware of local hazards and not expect to necessarily be provided with pertinent information.” Source: CNN

Greenwashing Watchdog

Dr. Bronner Clears Out Imposters The nonprofit manufacturer of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps (DrBronner. com), known in the U.S. for more than 50 years for its devotion to purity and information-crammed product labels, has taken to filing lawsuits against companies that don’t live up to health claims or that employ deceptive greenwashing tactics. One primary focus is the cosmetics industry’s use of so-called “organic” ingredients. Company president David Bronner reports, “About 80 percent of these companies simply dropped their claims; the others reformulated.” He also lobbies for labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMO) in Washington State. Source: Worldwatch.com

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Loving Local

While online mega-shopping malls have decimated many types of small businesses around the country, the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies notes that independent bookstores are doing surprisingly well. For the last four years, their number and total sales have grown, despite the recent recession. In 2009, citizens patronized 1,651 independent bookstores in the United States; today their number exceeds 1,900. In addition, local coffee shops have grown faster than the largest chain’s storefronts. Bakers and specialty food purveyors, independent pharmacies and pet, fabric and stationery stores are growing, too. One reason for the good news is the “buy local” ethic promoted by groups such as the American Independent Business Alliance. Last year, sales at independent businesses in cities benefitting from these campaigns grew 8.6 percent; those without them still increased 3.4 percent. Independents are winning customer loyalty in part by hosting and sponsoring events that enrich the community. The public is realizing that buying local supports area families, keeps more dollars circulating locally and strengthens a healthy sense of community that benefits everyone.

Cement that incorporates waste ash from sugar production is not only stronger than ordinary cement, it also qualifies as a greener building material. Researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute at the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark, have found that cement made with sugar cane ash mixed in is stronger, can withstand higher pressure and crumbles less than ordinary cement. In countries where sugar cane is grown, such as Cuba and Brazil, this agricultural waste product has been added to cement for years. Extracting sugar from the cane typically leaves a lot of fiber waste that is burned into ash, discarded and then requires disposal. Using sugar cane ash also can lower the energy use and carbon footprint of cement production. Heloisa Bordallo, a researcher at the Institute, comments, “You are saving both CO2 emissions and raw materials.”

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CHOCOLATE AS HEALTH FOOD Boosting Diets and Heart Health by Judith Fertig

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esearch tells us that 14 out of any 10 individuals like chocolate,” quips cartoonist Sandra Boynton. American chocolate lovers buy 58 million-plus pounds around Valentine’s Day, according to Nielsen Research. Ideally, the dark treat would be as healthy as a salad or an apple. Fortunately, accumulating research is on the way to giving plantbased chocolate superfood status. All chocolate starts with cacao beans, seeds from the pods of the tropical cacao tree that thrives only in hot, rainy climates in Africa,

Indonesia and South America. Local soil and climate conditions determine flavor characteristics, much as with grapes. Harvested beans are fermented to create the chocolate taste and then dried. Afterwards, chocolate makers add brand-specific ingredients to the cacao solids. “The percentage number on a bar’s wrapper represents the weight that actually comes from the cacao bean content,” says Robert L. Wolke, professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh and author of What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen

Science Explained. “The higher the number, the lower the percentage of sugar and the less sweet, more bitter and complex the flavor.” This is significant because dark chocolate contains higher levels of antioxidants which can help reduce cell damage, according to the Integrative Medicine Department at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor. Alex Whitmore, founder of Taza Chocolate, in Somerville, Massachusetts, recently had one of its bars lab tested for antioxidant levels, called ORAC, or oxygen radical absorption capacity; the higher the value, the more antioxidants. Taza Chocolate’s 80% Dark Bar had a 65 percent higher ORAC than Himalayan goji berries, famed for being a superfood. “This is very high for a chocolate bar,” notes Whitmore. Cocoa also serves as a superfood for cardiovascular and metabolic health, report two recent studies from separate teams of Harvard School of Public Health researchers. A 2012 meta-analysis of clinical trials published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded that consuming dark, unsweetened cocoa powder and dark chocolate can improve blood pressure, vascular dilation and cholesterol levels, plus reduce metabolic precursors like diabetes that can lead to heart disease. In 2011, Eric Ding, Ph.D., a Harvard School of Public Health epidemiologist and nutrition scientist, reviewed short-term trials of subjects ingesting 400 to 500 mg per day of flavonoidrich cocoa, which he equates to 33

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bars of milk chocolate or eight bars of dark chocolate. While Ding feels this is an unreasonable amount to eat because of the extra calories from sugar and fat, he states: “Supplements with concentrated cocoa flavonoids may perhaps be helpful for garnering the benefits discovered. The key is getting the benefits for heart disease while avoiding the calories, and for that, chocolate bars are not likely the best solution.” Another observational study published in Nutrition shows that eating dark chocolate might help keep the pounds off for teenagers. Researchers with the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence program at the University of Zaragoza, in Spain, knew that chocolate consumption in adults already had been linked to lower body mass index. They found that chocolate consumption was also associated with lower total and midsection fat in European adolescents, reports Sayer Ji, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, a natural health research database. “The quality and cocoa content they used in their research is probably much higher than in America,” says Ji. “From my perspective, it appears that even when researchers don’t control for type, the results across the board are rather startling. Even American subjects, presumably eating common milk chocolate bars, see benefits.” So, this Valentine’s Day—and every day—we can happily relish that one-ounce piece of artisan dark chocolate melting slowly in our mouth and know we’re doing it for pleasure and for health. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Serve this with fresh raspberries and enjoy a little romance. Yields 8 servings Chocolate Wafer Crust 6½ oz dairy-free chocolate wafer cookies, crushed into fine crumbs 1 Tbsp maple or date sugar 3 oz vegan buttery stick (such as Earth Balance), melted and slightly cooled Chocolate Filling 13 oz dairy-free semisweet chocolate chips (such as Ghirardelli) 1 /3 cup strong brewed coffee 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 lb silken tofu, drained 1 Tbsp agave 1 (9-in) prepared chocolate wafer crust Preheat the oven to 350° F. For the crust, combine the cookie crumbs, sugar and melted vegan buttery stick. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom, up the sides and just over the lip of a 9-inch metal pie pan. Bake on the middle rack of the oven until the crust is set and appears dry, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely, about 1 hour.

For the filling, melt the chocolate chips with the coffee and vanilla in a medium metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring often with a spatula. Combine the tofu, melted chocolate mixture and agave in a blender or food processor until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour the filling into the crust and refrigerate for 2 hours or until the filling becomes firm.

Vegan Hot Chocolate

A comforting way to enjoy the benefits of chocolate on a cold day. Yields 4 servings 2½ cups plain rice milk 3 Tbsp maple or date sugar 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 pinch ground cinnamon 1 pinch cayenne pepper Bring the rice milk, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract, cinnamon and cayenne pepper to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat and whisk until frothy. Serve immediately. Source: Recipes courtesy of Judith Fertig

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ike many newly minted sports, “Spin” has at its center a nearmythical figure: its creator, Jonathan Goldstein—better known as Johnny G—by most accounts a unique eccentric with an unheralded passion for cycling. In 1987, while training for the renowned The Race Across America bike event, a mega-marathon 3,100-mile race from Los Angeles to New York, Goldstein was struck by a car and nearly killed. It produced an epiphany: Building an indoor bike simulating the outdoor experience would create a novel workout that would incorporate cardio training and emphasize a mindbody connection. With the formation of Mad Dogg Athletics in 1994, the Spinning craze began rolling. Rolling Stone magazine named it the newest hot exercise and by 1996 there were 1,000-plus Spinning centers in 30 countries.

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back, the activity keyed on training the heart muscle aerobically using a heart monitor. The original goal was to provide an “aerobic base” by working at 65 to 80 percent of one’s maximum heart rate, making the heart a more effective pump and increasing oxygen levels throughout the body. The Spin program follows the principle that participants will train aerobically for six to 12 weeks prior to a “Race Day”—a special ride performed at a steady anaerobic threshold generally at 85 to 95 percent of maximum heart rate. Anaerobic threshold, or AT, is the point at which the body accumulates lactic acid in the muscles faster that it can be removed. “Aerobic base building creates a strong foundation for increasing one’s lactate threshold,” explains Lorey Pro, a master Spin instructor and assistant director of fitness and wellness at Louisiana State University. “Riders can increase their tolerance for anaerobic exercise.” “The metabolism’s foundation is

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strengthened by aerobic base building. Without it, the body will fall apart if the athlete moves right into anaerobic threshold training,” explains Shannon Derby, a master Spin instructor and certified group fitness and personal trainer at Mountain’s Edge Fitness Center, in Boulder, Colorado. In contrast to indoor cycling, Spin requires that exertion rates be correlated to levels based on maximum heart rates, and revolutions per minute (RPMs) or pedal strokes be kept at pre-specified levels. According to Pro, Spin should combine mind and body training by using a variety of heart rate zones to improve health, fitness and performance. Instructors take participants through a series of rides known as Energy Zones, each serving a specific purpose like endurance, strength or recovery. Terri Arends, a master Spin instructor and group fitness director at the Jewish Community Center of Dallas, Texas, attests that without such rides, the aerobic foundation crumbles. She likes to put riders through “kicking Spin rides and moments of Zen that allow riders to let go and find their inner athlete.”

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In today’s typical Spin class, no one wears a heart monitor. While some gyms and boutique facilities offer endurance or strength rides, most conduct only interval rides featuring top 40 music selections and a loose interpretation of the prescribed movements, positions and cadence rates. “Interval rides tend to get picked most,” observes Derby. “There are many different kinds and they are fairly easy to teach and well liked, even though that isn’t what the official Spinning program recommends.” Del Lugo, a Spin instructor and fitness professional in Suffern, New York, who works at the nearby Torne Valley Sports Complex and Lifeplex Health Club, says he rarely sees classic Spin done anymore. In Lugo’s world, Spin should be simply a “fun, safe experience with the instructor endeavoring to instill enthusiasm and encouragement.”

Moving Forward

One key indicator of whether a fitness activity is a trend and not a fad is the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) annual Fitness Trends survey. In 2012, Spin made ACSM’s top 20 list of fitness trends, citing it as “one of the most popular group exercise programs in the commercial sector.” Yet it fell off of ACSM’s list last year. Reviving the original training program may prove helpful in preventing potential Spin burnout. Workouts were originally designed to culminate each week in a meditative, low-impact recovery ride to allow for rest and recovery, which is pivotal to any successful fitness program. The key to Spin’s continuity may be in moving cycling back to its origins— re-educating participants about how best to use Spinning to maximize desired results for body, mind and spirit. Janet Osen is a freelance writer in Rockland County, NY. She is a certified Spin instructor currently working toward her 200-hour yoga teacher certification.

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RETHINKING HEART HEALTH Pioneering Doctors and Patients Reinvent Cardio Care by Linda Sechrist

n 1977, Dr. Dean Ornish began to think beyond an allopathic medicine paradigm that defined the reversal of cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease (CHD) and the hypertensive diseases, such as heart failure and stroke, as physiologically implausible. Undaunted by the challenge of funding his research, he pushed forward. Results of his foundational 1986 to 1992 Lifestyle Heart Trial, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, proved that individuals with preexisting coronary atherosclerosis that make intensive, integrated lifestyle changes can begin to experience improvements in their condition after as little as one year without using lipid-lowering drugs. Based on his 30-plus years of clinical research, Ornish and his colleagues further showed that five years of following proper nutrition, fitness and stress

management—which must include love and support—can reduce symptoms of CHD and other chronic conditions. He remarks in Love & Survival: 8 Pathways to Intimacy and Health that despite numerous studies showing a medical basis for its occurrence, the reason why CHD is reversible is still the subject of debate. Ornish’s work has paved the way for a growing corps of pioneering integrative physicians successfully collaborating with patients to reduce the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.

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The cause of cardiovascular disease is arterial plaque, a fine layer of fatty material that forms within the arteries and blocks blood flow. It is largely the result of food and activity choices, plus the degree of inflammation in the arteries. Dr. Steven Masley’s three keys to natural awakenings

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Love and intimacy are at the root of what makes us sick and what makes us well, what causes sadness and what brings happiness, what makes us suffer and what leads to healing. ~ Dr. Dean Ornish, Love & Survival improving heart health highlighted in his book, The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up, and an upcoming PBS special, concern lifestyle factors capable of shrinking plaque, improving circulation and strengthening the heartbeat. “Abnormal plaque growth is preventable 90 percent of the time,” states the president of Masley Optimal Health Center, in St. Petersburg, Florida. While conducting research on the heart health of nearly 1,000 patients over a period of 20 years, Masley suspected that the traditional assessment approach of measuring cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure didn’t effectively address the biochemistry within arteries. Testing intima-media thickness (IMT) using a simple 10-minute external ultrasound confirmed it.

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The test bounces high-frequency sound waves to measure the thickness of the carotid arteries’ innermost two layers on either side of the neck. “This valuable tool allows for an estimate of arterial age. A healthy, young cardiovascular system has less plaque and an unhealthy, old one has more,” advises Masley. IMT, a useful tool for preventing future heart attacks and strokes, differs from standard carotid Doppler ultrasound, which looks for artery obstructions suggesting surgery. A practitioner of functional medicine, Masley explains heart-related diagnoses differently than his allopathic counterparts. “Rather than diagnosing high blood pressure as hypertension, I categorize it as not enough exercise,

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not enough fruits and vegetables, high emotional stress and excessive body fat.” To optimize heart health, Masley employs a broad, holistic matrix of options that enhance the cardiovascular system—the interactions among diet, activity level, weight, environmental toxins, hormones, stress and bio-chemical factors such as blood sugar control and inflammation levels. He prescribes heart-healing foods that simultaneously help to manage the aging process, following a customized, heart-friendly supplement plan; engaging in exercise that strengthens the heart and arteries; and learning how to better manage stress. He contends that cardiovascular events remain the top cause of death because individuals are largely unaware of treatment options before they get into trouble. More, “Most people falsely assume that their condition has been fixed with a medical procedure and/or drugs, and that a lifestyle change isn’t necessary.”

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It is no coincidence that we address our physical and emotional heart by the same name. Our physical heart usually reflects the state of our emotional heart, and vice versa. ~ Dr. James Forleo cardiologist, anti-aging specialist and bioenergetics psychotherapist in Manchester, Connecticut, has also shifted his heart health paradigm. He now prescribes a combination of conventional medicine, food, supplements, mind/body strategies and natural healing methods. His book, Heartbreak and Heart Disease: A Mind/Body Prescription for Healing the Heart, relates many inspiring case histories that address the psycho-emotional component of heart health and illustrate how to repair and reopen a broken heart by releasing long-repressed emotions. Following two years of Gestalt psychotherapy training and seven years of bioenergetics training, Sinatra likewise realized that heartbreak was one of the major causes of heart disease. An expert in the field of natural cardiology, he had once believed that cholesterol and fat were the primary causes before 40 years of treatment research taught him otherwise. “Cholesterol is not the reason for heart disease,” advises Sinatra, founder of HeartMDInstitute.com and author of The Great Cholesterol Myth. “The body produces and needs cholesterol to convert sunlight to vitamin D, to make sex hormones, vital semipermeable membranes for the body’s trillions of cells, plus bile salts for digestion. Even your brain makes and uses cholesterol to build connections

between the neurons that facilitate learning and memory.”

Real Perpetrators

Sinatra names the real perpetrators of heart disease—stress, inflammation and overeating sugar and processed foods containing saturated fat. He counsels that the heart benefits less from a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet than one low in carbohydrates and higher in healthy fats, overturning widespread medical mantras. Also, a high-fructose, high-grain carbohydrate diet raises triglycerides, increases the risk of metabolic syndrome and contributes to insulin resistance, causing the liver to produce more cholesterol, as well as more inflammatory, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) particles, all of which increase the risk for CHD, diabetes and stroke. The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that metabolic syndrome, which affects nearly 35 percent of American adults, may overtake smoking as the leading risk factor for CHD. The AHA currently is focused on increasing awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women. Its Go Red for Women campaign emphasizes the vital need to take preventive basic actions, including adopting an exercise routine, healthier diet and doctor visits for appropriate non-invasive tests.

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Dr. James Forleo, a chiropractor in Durango, Colorado, with 30-plus years of clinical experience, maintains that health is simple, disease is complicated (also the title of his book). He counsels patients, “If mental stress is present in your life, you owe it to your cardiovascular system to change to a healthier lifestyle. Your life may depend on it.” Forleo has recognized that an individual’s state of mind can be a big help or hindrance in maintaining a healthy heart. “The heart represents a different realm of experience entirely, one that cannot be explained by logic and reason,” comments Forleo. He champions the link between maintaining normal spinal function and healthy heart function, along with supporting the inner presence of Spirit, which he calls the healthy heart’s ultimate elixir. “Its essence relaxes the heart, opens the mind to possibilities greater than itself and provides the perspective that the heart and the mind are complementary,” he observes. He explains that when our emotions get bottled up, something in our heart or circulation has to give. “If you or someone you know experiences heart problems, chances are that unresolved emotions lie directly below the surface,” he says. “There are exceptions, and genetic problems can explain many heart defects, but heart problems don’t usually show up unless emotions are involved.” Forleo’s concept is supported by the work of Rollin McCraty, Ph.D., executive vice president and director of research at California’s Institute of HeartMath. His research papers

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include The Energetic Heart: Bioelectromagnetic Interactions Within and Between People. “Today, evidence suggests that the heart may play a particularly important role in emotional experience. Research in the relatively new discipline of neurocardiology has confirmed that the heart is a sensory organ and acts as a sophisticated information encoding and processing center that learns, remembers and makes independent functional decisions that don’t involve the cerebral cortex,” advises McCraty.

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Pioneering integrative medical doctors Masley, Sinatra, Forleo and Mona Lisa Schultz, who also holds a Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience, agree that in matters of heart disease, emotions take center stage. Schultz, who recently coauthored All is Well: Heal Your Body with Medicine, Affirmations and Intuition, with Louise L. Hay, a leading founder of the self-help movement, applies her 25 years of experience as a medical intuitive with the best of Western clinical science, brain research and energy medicine. Shultz observes: “Every illness has an emotional component, which tells us intuitively that something or someone in our life or environment is out of balance and needs to be addressed. Our use of language—such as frustration makes our heart race, anger boils our blood—and our common sense are telling us what we don’t need more studies to confirm. If we can’t deal with our anger in a timely fashion, name our feelings, respond effectively and release them, we increase our chance of illness, ranging from hypertension to cardiovascular events.” According to the American Journal of Cardiology, the U.S. spends 10 percent of all healthcare dollars for cardiovascular disease prevention and medical management versus 90 percent on medical treatment procedures and hospital care. For individuals interested in taking charge of their heart health, working with a physician that embraces the emerging paradigm of integrative lifestyle changes and prevention can be a drug-free, life-saving decision. Linda Sechrist is the senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for full interviews.

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e all encounter everyday stressors and usually find our own ways of defusing them. However, when chronic stress remains unresolved, it extracts a toll on health that may range from heart disease and stroke to obesity, gastrointestinal problems and depression. Thankfully, Natural Awakenings has uncovered inviting ways to regularly de-stress that naturally make us feel good. Here are some refreshing ideas for immediate rest and relaxation. Eat Mindfully. Chocolate can be an excellent antidote to stress-related binge eating, advises Dr. Susan Lord, an integrative physician in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, who leads mind-body medicine programs at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in

Stockbridge. “We rarely eat mindfully,” comments Lord. “We’re usually gulping down our food while watching TV, arguing with the kids or reading a book.” She often leads a meditation in which participants are allotted one small piece of chocolate that they must eat slowly and consciously. “Most people discover they have never really tasted their food,” she says. “They are pleasantly surprised to discover that they feel satiated and satisfied on every level.” Lord’s teaching is supported by a study from an Oregon Research Institute affiliate in Albuquerque, New Mexico, showing that people lost significant amounts of weight by eating slowly and mindfully. Accordingly,

Kripalu has encouraged eating in silence for nearly 40 years, a practice Lord heartily recommends to her patients for one meal a day. Walk a labyrinth. A meditative walk on a labyrinth may be just what the doctor ordered, says physician Esther Sternberg, professor of medicine and research director at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. “A labyrinth differs from a maze, which has high walls and many dead ends,” notes Sternberg. “Walking a maze is inevitably stressful; a labyrinth has the exact opposite effect. There is only one path in and one path out. You go to the middle, meditate and walk back out. It’s a perfectly calming walking meditation.” In physiological terms, Sternberg explains, the deep breathing induced by labyrinth walking activates the vagus nerve, which prompts relaxation. It does this by interrupting the brain’s stress response and halting the release of adrenaline and the stress hormone cortisol from the adrenal glands. Our ancestors built labyrinths as early as 4,000 BCE. They exist today in churches, healing centers and backyards all over the world. Finger labyrinths, even as simple as an outline printed on a piece of paper, also have proved to be effective relaxation tools, says Neal Harris, a licensed clinical professional counselor in Barrington, Illinois. His study confirming its relaxing effects was published in the Annals of Psychotherapy & Integrative Health. Shake (or laugh) it off. Anyone that has ever felt like exploding from tight shoulders, indigestion, headaches

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or other conditions caused by accumulated stress can benefit from Lord’s recommendation to experience a whole-body shake. “Just stand with your feet firmly planted and start shaking—first your feet, then your legs, arms, head and neck and eventually, your whole body—for at least two or three minutes,” she counsels. “You’ll shake off all of that tension, energize every cell and probably start laughing, another great stress reliever.” A good belly laugh is likewise a powerful stress reliever, according to a study by researchers at Indiana State University, in Terra Haute, published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. Results also showed that laughter increased production of the protective cells that boost immune function. Create a memory garden. For Sternberg, her personal place of peace is an unconscious re-creation combining the sights and smells of her grandmother’s garden with the comfortable “at home” feeling of her parents’ deck and mementos from a happy time in Crete. At the center of Sternberg’s

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The short duration, high intensity and constantly changing workouts makes it fun. The short duration, high intensity and constantly changing workouts makes it fun. All the workouts are scalable, which means everyone is doing the same workout, but it can be tailored to your physical ability. This allows you to progress safely but still work out with the group for motivation and support. How often do you hear people being bored with their same old routine at the gym? With CrossFit, we strive not to have routine. CrossFit is based upon 10 physical skills: endurance, stamina, strength, power, flexibility, agility, speed, balance, accuracy and coordination. Combing these 10 skills allows your

workouts to be constantly varied and well rounded. We teach our athletes about proper form with the 12 basic fundamental movements, which include squats, deadlifts and overhead presses. These movements translate to everyday use, like picking up your children, standing up and sitting down all day from your office chair, and lifting a heavy bag from the ground into the overhead compartment on an airplane. Crossfit Myrtle Beach is located at 4007-H Belle Terre Blvd., in Myrtle Beach. For more information, call Steve Schuessler at 843-997-3811 or visit CrossFitMyrtleBeach.com.

A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge. ~Thomas Carlyle

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Holy Money Workshop w/Dan Landis−1-5pm. Hands-on workshop approaching money as holy energy, facing your limiting personal beliefs. Based on Eric Butterworth’s Spiritual Economics. $30. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Celebration Service “Life is Consciousness” w/ Rev. Margaret Hiller−11am. Community Potluck right after service. Vegan/Vegetarian appreciated. All are welcome. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Live Music+Yoga Nidra w/Jeremy Arndt & Joanna Ducey−7:30-9pm. Joanna will lead a half hour of asana and Jeremy will finish the event with handpan music while you fall into yoga nidra, a deep yoga relaxation state. $25. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, MB. Register at 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Tools for Your Spiritual Journey Monthly Meetup w/Sandra Walter, Cht, & Mary Roberts, Reiki Master & Intuitive−10:30am-Noon. Discover where you're at in your spiritual journey. Mary specializes in Angel messaging, outer realm visions for your future and Reiki. Sandra specializes in past life retrieval, intuitive messages and kinetic healing. Each attendee will receive an Angel and soul card pull. Suggested donation: $20. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Universal Laws Series - Law of Allowing w/Annie Kaufman−6:30-8:30pm. Understanding Laws of Attraction & Deliberate Creation, understand how to live our lives while allowing others to live theirs. $35, or bring a friend, $30 ea. RSVP req. Holistic Health and Healing Center of Myrtle Beach, 1601 Oak St, # 303, Myrtle Offices Complex, 636-524-9188, SpiritualAnnie@aol.com, HolisticHealthAndHealingMB.com. Open Door Reiki Share w/Eileen Foose, RN & Others−7-9pm. (Ea 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 Christ Church. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Prosperity Plus Class Begins−7-8:30pm. DVD Seminar based on inspiring stories, prosperity consciousness-building process, in-depth self inquiry exercises to discover your field of prosperity and your field of opportunities for giving and receiving. 10 classes, Tues through 4/8. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surf-

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Hay Time Monthly Meetup w/ Kristi Thompson, Certified Heal Your Life® Facilitator−10am-Noon. (1st Wed ea mo.) A discussion group based on a variety of metaphysical topics by Hay House Publishing authors. Info: HayHouse.com, Kristi, 843-424-8317, kthompson@trilogylifeservices. com. Love donation. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Free Hypnosis Seminar−6-8pm. Learn how hypnosis works and how the subconscious mind can create success or sabotage. Tap into the power of the subconscious mind in order to create real and lasting change and understand your behaviors better. Learn why you encounter struggles and difficulties when trying to change habits or reach goals. Must preregister. The Yoga Room & Healing Center, 196B Stonebridge Dr. MB. 843-957-6926, MaximizedMind.com. Reiki Professional Development Monthly Meetup w/Kristi Thompson−6-8pm. Join Reiki Master/ Teacher Kristi for this professional development Meetup for all Certified Reiki Practitioners of all levels and experience. Will meet once a month to come together and learn about techniques and topics regarding Reiki. Will explore a different topic. $10. Kristi Thompson, Usui Reiki Master/Teacher, Dir of Operations, 843-424-8317, 843-421-6717, kthompson@trilogylifeservices.com. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. Meditation, prayer, hands-onhealing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516,UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Feldenkrais® & Vision Workshop w/Heidi McGovern PT, GCFP−10am-1:30pm. Explore the relationship between movement and vision, how stress affects the eye, how habits of the eye can impact vision. Will draw on the work of Drs. Feldenkrais & Bates, also Thomas Quackenbush & Hackett. Will be movement lessons. Bring a mat and layered clothes. Pre register by 2/10. Yoga Room, 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB. Heidi: 843 361-8436, heidimcgov@juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com. Start, Grow or Expand Your Business Series w/ Psychic Lisa Ann−7-9pm. Are you just starting your business, growing, re-creating, building clients? Think you need a lot of money for marketing? Success is knocking at your door. Monthly class designed to give you all the tools you need to help you make your business the best. Sharing over 17 years of experience. $20 The Yoga Room and Healing Art Co-Op, 196 Stonebridge Dr, MB. Info: 845-355-8022, LisaAnnUnlimited.com.

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FEBRUARY 7-9 Contemplative Retreat & T’ai Chi Chih w/Trina McCormick & Theresa Linehan. Retreat with uninterrupted time on 80 acres of wooded trails and natural beauty. Each morning begins with centering prayer, entering into the richness of silence. The spiritual practice of T’ai Chi Chih movements will follow, inviting stability and balance for the day. No experience necessary. Spiritual direction, healing massage, healing touch/aromatherapy available. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree. $225 fee includes lodging & meals. 800-671-0361, Springbank@ SpringbankRetreat.org, or SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8. Reiki Level II Certification w/Kristi Thompson−9:30am-3:30pm. Usui Reiki is an ancient Japanese art utilizing energy that promotes healing. Level II provides deeper understanding and meaning. This class is a combination of lecture, discussion, meditation, experience and Attunements. Includes 6 hours of training, attunements, & manual from the International Center for Reiki Training (if you didn’t receive it in Level I), certificate of completion and followup support. $160. Info & register: Kristi Thompson, Usui Reiki Master/Teacher, Dir of Operations, 843-424-8317, 843-421-6717, kthompson@trilogylifeservices.com. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. LifeinBalanceCenter.org. The Healing Way to Abundance Workshop: Releasing 3rd Chakra Energies w focus on Prosperity & Success w/Annie Kaufman−1-4pm. Identifying woundings, conflicts and vows in your 3rd chakra then using a multi-discipline approach to healing and releasing blocks to your life purpose and willingness to take action. $40. Must preregister. Holistic Health and Healing Center of Myrtle Beach, 1601 Oak St, # 303, Myrtle Offices Complex. 636-524-9188, SpiritualAnnie@aol. com,HeavenlyWorkers.com. Intro to Mandala’s: Color Your Way to Healing w/Psychic Lisa Ann−4-6pm. The Mandala is a circular matrix with a center point used to promote healing and other positive states (the point from where all things are possible). Working with a Mandala expresses desire for healing. Learn how to create the state of being you want. Can be used for self inquiry, clearing, healing, manifesting, abundance, tapping into your creativity, etc. Everything provided. Creating one Mandala during class and one to take home. $20 Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 845-355-8022, LisaAnnUnlimited.com.

FEBRUARY 8-14 Nia Whitebelt Teacher Training w/Stephaney Robinson-Abilon. Nationally certified trainer. Info& register: Stephaney, NiaDance@aol.com or call: Yoga in Common, Market Common, 3062 DeV-

ille St, MB, 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Celebration Service “Self-Knowledge” w/Rev Margaret Hiller−11am. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. The Healing Way to Abundance Workshop: Releasing 3rd Chakra Energies w focus on Prosperity & Success w/Annie Kaufman−1-4pm. Identifying woundings, conflicts and vows in your 3rd chakra then using a multi-discipline approach to healing and releasing blocks to your life purpose and willingness to take action. $40. Must preregister. Life In Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River, 843-421-6717, HeavenlyWorkers.com, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. MY Session w/Jennifer Robancho & Philip Pennington−3-5pm. A gentle, inward-looking asana practice led by Jennifer while Philip plays the classical guitar. The session is finished with Sanskrit chants sung by both, and those that join in. By donation, $35 value. Guest leaders from Wilmington. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, MB. Register at 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

FEBRUARY 10-15 Wholeness/Holiness Retreat for Women: Opening Minds & Hearts w/Margie Hosch. Bring together the spiritual and psychological aspects of life. Develop a new sense of inner strength and self-nurturing through daily spiritual direction, counseling, creative expression, prayer, and silence. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $650 fee includes lodging & meals. 800-671-0361, Springbank@SpringbankRetreat. org, or SpringbankRetreat.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Prosperity Plus - 10 Week DVD Program w/ Master Teacher, Mary Morrissey−5:45-7:15pm. Inspiring stories, prosperity consciousness-building process, in-depth self inquiry exercises to discover your field of prosperity and your field of opportunities for giving and receiving. Love Offering. Please pre-register. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Develop Your Intuition w/Annie Kaufman−6:308:30pm. Explore your natural intuition by learning Psychometry and practicing getting information about others. Learn about automatic writing and all about channeling and how to develop skills. Learn to see Auras. $35, bring a friend, $30 ea. Must preregister. Holistic Health and Healing Center of Myrtle Beach 1601 Oak St, # 303, Myrtle Offices Complex. 636-524-9188, SpiritualAnnie@aol.com, HeavenlyWorkers.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Smoking Cessation Hypnosis Seminar w/Mike Oglesbee−6-8pm. Become a non smoker. Utilizing hypnosis and re-association, Mike of Maximized Mind has developed a system with an extremely high success rate. Reprogramming your life as a non smoker in an easier and natural way without going through the harsh withdrawals of quitting smoking. Attendees have the option to return to future group sessions free of charge. Become a non-smoker for good. $85 per person. Must pre-

register. The Yoga Room and Healing Art Co-op. 196B Stonebridge Dr. MB. 843-957-6926, MaximizedMind.com. Healing for The Heart w/Annie Kaufman−6:308:30pm. It's no secret that way too many people have heart issues. Explore the physiological effects and the role emotions play in heart functions and healing. $35, bring a friend for $30 ea. RSVP req. Holistic Health and Healing Center of Myrtle Beach, 1601 Oak St, # 303, Myrtle Offices Complex, 636 524-9188, HolisticHealthAndHealingMB.com, SpiritualAnnie@aol.com. Law of Attraction Monthly Meetup w/Dr Janet Hosmer−7-9pm. Join Certified Law of Attraction Practitioner, Exec Dir of Life in Balance, in a monthly study group focusing on the Law of Attraction & teachings of Abraham-Hicks. This month we welcome back our regular LOA speaker, Dr. Stan Gravely, PhD, a spirit, mind and body consultant who has over 20 years experience helping himself and others to be healthy, wealthy, happy, and free. Just drop in, $1. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-4216717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Feldenkrais® & Vision Workshop w/Heidi McGovern PT, GCFP−1-4:30pm. Explore the relationship between movement and vision, how stress affects the eye, how habits of the eye can impact vision. Will draw on the work of Drs. Feldenkrais & Bates, also Thomas Quackenbush & Hackett. Will be movement lessons. Bring a mat and layered clothes. Pre register by 2/10. Possum Trot Rec Center, 1030 Possum Trot Rd, NMB, at 843-280-5584, Heidi: 843 361-8436, heidimcgov@ juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Care for the Therapist: Self Massage and Healing Movement w/ Deborah Smith−9:30am4:30pm. Learning to care for our own bodies is a challenge for most massage therapists. Relieve you aches and pains, rejuvenate your spirit and enjoy self care without taxing your joints, breaking a sweat or learning a routine. 6 CEU credits for professionals. (1hr lunch break). $85 for one class or $160 for both (see 2/16). Must register. Holistic Health & Healing Center of Myrtle Beach 1601 Oak St, #303, Myrtle Offices Complex. Deborah, 843945-4449, HolisticHealthAndHealingMB.com. Don’t Diagnose Yourself on the Internet w/Dr. Iles & Dr. Lange−10am. Techniques for natural good health, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and how to avoid confusion from internet searches on ailments. Free. 4022 Postal Way, #A, Carolina Forest, MB. 843-488-3440, SCWellness.net/ classes.html. Psychic Fair−10am-4pm. Featuring mediums, psychics, medical intuitives, energy healing, Tarot cards, angel cards, past life readings, palm reading, essential oil candles, Reiki & more. Free admission. Exotic & rare gemstones, incense, smudging supplies, crystals & artwork. 15% off everything in gift shop. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-4216717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Comforting Our Elders: Hospice Massage w/ Deborah Smith−9:30am-4:30pm. Many of us are

drawn to assist the dying as they prepare to release their bodies and journey on to more subtle realms. To serve in this way requires awareness of specific precautions, the use of safe techniques and a compassionate presence. Develop these skills and draw upon ancient Eastern wisdom. 6 CEU credits for professionals. (1hr lunch break). $85 for one class or $160 for both (See 2/15). Must register. Holistic Health & Healing Center of Myrtle Beach 1601 Oak St, #303, Myrtle Offices Complex. Deborah, 843945-4449, HolisticHealthAndHealingMB.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 An Angel Party! w/Susan Boles, Spiritual Counselor, Oneness Blessing Giver, LUT−10am-1pm. Angels are here, now, eager to awaken us to a life filled with light, love, life & laughter, a life of ease and abundance. Befriend Angels, and they are more available to us. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

FEBRUARY 17-18 Well-Springs: Celebrate Self & Spirit through Creative Movement & Expressive Arts w/Pepper Sarnoff & Faye Townsend. Lift the heart and mind to a greater clarity and lightness to prepare for change and growth. Music, playful movement, and integrative reflection reshape minds, open hearts, invigorate spirits, connecting with one another, experiencing joy and creativity. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $200 fee includes lodging & meals. 800-671-0361, Springbank@SpringbankRetreat. org, or SpringbankRetreat.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Metaphysics versus Spirituality - Living Consciously w/Annie Kaufman−6:30-8:30pm. Understand metaphysics and spirituality and what it means to live consciously. Learn how life unfolds through our conscious and subconscious thoughts. $35/person, bring a friend for $30 ea. Must preregister. Holistic Health and Healing Center of Myrtle Beach, 1601 Oak St, #303, Myrtle Offices Complex. 636-524-9188, SpiritualAnnie@aol.com, HeavenlyWorkers.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Secrets to Success 101 w/ Mike Oglesbee−6-8pm. Free intro course. Learn how success is created in the initial stages of the thought process, then materialized through subconscious processes to form your results and experiences. Course is designed to reprogram the subconscious “life script” in order to create the more desired results and experiences in life. A life transformation system to help you be happier, healthier, more abundant, and more successful in all areas of your life. Course is for the program that begins in March. Only 8 seats avail. Must preregister. The Yoga Room and Healing Arts Co-op. 196B Stonebridge Dr,MB. 843-957-6926, MaximizedMind.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 200 Hour Yoga Teach Training w/Allison Collins−5:30-8:30pm. A deep investigation into yoga and the Self. Learn the necessary tools for teaching a yoga asana class that is aligned with your personality, intentions and the ancient philosophical and fundamental teachings. Cost: $2000 for the first

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classifieds BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FITNESS & GROUP CLASS SPACE AVAIL. Yoga, Gigong, Tai Chi, Martial Arts, classes and seminars. Floors, mirrors, sound system, and desk and facilities support in new wellness building. Great location, high visibility, reasonable rates, brand new. Run your own program. Sky Fitness 24/7 Gym, 4828 Hwy 17 Bypass S, Myrtle Beach. 843-293-3488, ask for Will. FURNISHED SPACES for rent by hour, week or month for LMT’s, Health Professionals, or those that need space to work with clients, treat clients, meet. Larger yoga studio is also available for lease for events, workshops, classes and trainings and meetings. Reasonable rates. Join the Yoga Room Healing Arts Co-op, 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB. Photos and info at MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com. Call 843-450-9402. NUTRITION COACH ORIENTATION Every Tues. night 6:15pm. take a look at our business opportunity that is suitable for everyone. PT/FT. Our marketing plan is the best in the Industry. Come see for yourself. RSVP: Linda: 843-424-9586 or lindasacchetti@hotmail.com.

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

SERVICES THERAPEUTIC RELAXATION MASSAGE. Save $25 Now, $50 for 1hr Hour Massage Special. Add $15 for deep tissue. Advanced Alternative Health, 843-650-8889, 4620 Dick Pond Rd (544) AAHealth.info 9 students. Yoga DiVita, 4340 Big Barn Dr. #108, Little River. 843-283-2827, dmdivita@yogadivita. com or YogaDivita.com. Message Circle w/Psychic Lisa Ann−7-9pm. Begin with meditation, and connect with your loved ones/guides/angels on the other side. Lisa Ann will connect with the other side and deliver a personal message to each member of the group. Participants will be allowed to ask a question each. Messages may include past, present, future and/or messages from your loved ones/guides/angels. $35. Seating limited, reservations req. The Yoga Room and Healing Art Co-Op, 196 Stonebridge Dr, MB. 845-355-8022, LisaAnnUnlimited.com.

FEBRUARY 21-23 12-Step Retreat for Women w/Kathy McGrogan. 12-step recovery process through Native American Spirituality as a way to connect with one’s Higher Power. Includes sage blessings, prayer lodge, drumming, and sacred pipe. Open to members of any 12-step program. Springbank Retreat for EcoSpirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $195 fee includes lodging & meals. 800-671-0361, Springbank@SpringbankRetreat. org, or SpringbankRetreat.org.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Family Yoga w/Amanda Reyelt Masterpaul−11Noon. Great fun for kids and adults, an interactive session for family members of all ages No prior yoga experience necessary. $10 per family. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, MB. Register at 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com. Open Heart Certainty and the Air Tattva w/ Nicki Anahata Musick−1:30-3:30pm. Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Workshop with guest instructor Anahata, from Columbia. $25/person and bring a friend free. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, MB. Register at 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com. The Healing Way to Abundance Workshop: Releasing 4th Chakra Energies for Prosperity & Success w/Annie Kaufman−1-4pm. Identifying woundings, conflicts and vows in your 4th chakra, then using a multi-discipline approach to healing and releasing blocks to your heart connection to self and others. $40. Pre-registration, RSVP req. Holistic Health and Healing Center of Myrtle Beach, 1601 Oak St, # 303 Myrtle Offices Complex. 636-524-9188, SpiritualAnnie@aol.com, HeavenlyWorkers.com. Monthly North End Drum Circle w/Mary Roberts & Shaman Craig Talbot−7-9pm. Bring your drums, tambourines, noise makers, or whatever you have that makes noise. Share rhythm and get in tune with each other; form a group consciousness; entrain and resonate and to become one. Love donations appreciated. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Drive, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Unity Annual Membership Meeting−12:30pm. All are welcome, voting members are especially requested. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Wings on The Ground Level II w/Cathy Cartisano Andrews−3:30-6:30pm. Have you ever felt a need to help in disaster? You may be ready to become an angelic human warrior on earth. Receive encodements from Arch Angels in this certification course. $40. RSVP req. Holistic Health and Healing Center of Myrtle Beach, 1601 Oak St, # 303, Myrtle Offices Complex, 843 315-4373, mermaidreams4me@ gmail.com, HolisticHealthAndHealingMB.com. The Healing Way to Abundance Workshop: Releasing 4th Chakra Energies for Prosperity & Success w/Annie Kaufman−1-4pm. Identifying woundings, conflicts and vows in your 4th chakra, then using a multi-discipline approach to healing and releasing blocks to your heart connection to self and others. $40. Pre-registration, RSVP req. Life In Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, HeavenlyWorkers. com, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Partner Yoga w/Kim Holland Stull−3:30-5:30pm. Partner Yoga is a healing art that teaches the importance and value of touch and our human need to be touched. These beautiful poses will increase flexibility, relieve stress, improve balance, conscious breathing as it teaches us to trust and communicate with our partner.Can be practiced with anyone. $30 for members including partner, $40 non-members including partner, $20 solos

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welcomed to be partnered with others. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com. Metaphysics vs Spirituality-Living Consciously w/Annie Kaufman−4-6pm. Gain the understanding of metaphysics and spirituality and what it means to live consciously. Learn how life unfolds through our conscious and subconscious thoughts. $35, or bring a friend, $30 ea. Must preregister. Life In Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, HeavenlyWorkers. com, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

FEBRUARY 24-27 Paint Your Prayer w/Frances Grady. Using the techniques of watercolor painting, this retreat will provide opportunities to pray and rejoice in the divine gift of our creative and artistic energy. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $350 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-9777, SpringbankRetreat.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Develop Your Intuition w/Annie Kaufman−6:308:30pm. Learn how to develop medical intuitive abilities and how to send healing energy to promote wellness. Experience a technique to see into the body to know where dense energy presents illness. $35, or bring a friend, $30 ea. Must preregister. Holistic Health & Healing Center of Myrtle Beach 1601 Oak St, Unit 303 Myrtle Offices Complex. 636-524-9188, HeavenlyWorkers.com, SpiritualAnnie@aol.com.

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

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Weight Loss 101 w/Mike Oglesbee−6-8pm. Free Intro course. Introducing their weight loss system and how it works. Learn the theory of how the subconscious is the most powerful influence in weight loss and why it is important to utilize it to create permanent change in your weight, can transform all other aspects of your life. The food portion of the diet is based on The Best Life Diet by Bob Greene, as seen on Oprah. Only 8 seats avail. Must preregister. The Yoga Room and Healing Arts Co-op. 196B Stonebridge Dr, MB. 843-957-6926, MaximizedMind.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Modern Cleansing Open House Party−5pm. Check out the new spa services, meet the staff, ask questions and enjoy. Food, beverages, music, gifts and giveaways. Modern Cleansing Wellness, 6371 Dick Pond Rd, Socastee. Facebook.com/ ModernCleansingWellness. Heart Centered Metaphysics Class w/Rev. Margaret Hiller−5-7pm. (Series 2/27-3/26 on Thurs).

A deeper look at Unity teachings, exploring key spiritual and philosophical issues surrounding our existence and discerning fundamental truths that ring true for every human being. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Public Reiki Share–7-9pm. Open to all. For new and experienced practitioners to participate in giving and receiving Reiki in an atmosphere of friendship and love to each other and to attendees. Participating in a share is a beneficial way of honoring one another as healers. Just drop in. Love donations accepted. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, LR. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 2 Bringing Dreams to Life: An Avenue to Authentic and Creative Living w/Justina Lasley. Discover ways to remember, record, understand, and follow your dream. Participants use dreams that come as a gift each night to awaken their most authentic, creative, and spiritual selves. CEU credits for counselors or therapists. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree. $290 fee includes lodging & meals. 800-671-0361, Springbank@SpringbankRetreat. org, or SpringbankRetreat.org.

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

MARCH 4-14 Pottery & Native Spirituality w/Springbank staff. Share the ancient wisdom and learn ways of relating to the natural world with greater reverence. Experience Prayer Lodge and Vision Quest. Create unique earthen vessels for ritual using a hand-building technique and a primitive firing process with leaves, pinestraw, and sawdust. No art experience necessary. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $790 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-9777 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

MARCH 7-9 Spirit Quest w/Grandmother June Perry & Betsy Bowman. A deeply prayerful and insightful experience. Being open and receptive to the Spirit and listening in the profound quiet of the natural world is the focus of this seven-hour quest. Prayer Lodge is an integral part of this experience. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $200 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-9777 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

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

monday Spin w/Wendy Razook–8:15am. Limited Time Special: 5/$25. Top of the line Spinner NXT bikes. (Wed & Fri also). Advanced Alternative Health 4620 Dick Pond Rd (544), MB. AAHealth.info. New Gentle classes at Inlet Yoga−9am. A great place for beginners to start practice or for those looking to go a bit slower. Props are used to help make the postures more accessible and time is given to explore the poses. Sign up online call 843-6556272. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, InletYogaStudio.com. Free Health Analysis at Conway Laser-Like Lipo−9:30am-Noon. Free printed results of your health status: tests and analysis of your body fat ratio, Body Mass Index, hydration level, metabolic age, caloric intake and more. By appt: 843-347-7546, Conway Laser-Like-Lipo. 235 Singleton Ridge Rd Ste A, Conway, ConwayLaserLikeLipo.com. Nia - Light w/Mary Tyler−11am. A non-impact fun and aerobic workout connecting body mind and spirit with licensed instructor. Combines 9 different fitness forms to empower people of all ages, fitness levels, sizes and shapes to move their bodies. Info: marytyler@sc.rr.com. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, MB. Register at 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com. Tae Bo® w/It Works Fitness–6-7pm. Certified Tae Bo class. $8. Call ahead to reserve spot. Advanced Alternative Health, 4620 Dick Pond Rd (544), 843333-0279, AAHealth.info. Kripalu Yoga w/Penny–7-8:15pm. Gentle stretching & Restorative yoga, with breathing techniques, warm-ups, postures, meditation & relaxation. Kripalu teacher. Suggested $10 love offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr. Surfside. 843-902-1416, pennyoga@aol.com. Psychic Development & Meditation w/Psychic Lisa Ann−7-9pm. For beginners and pro’s alike. We’re all psychic/intuitive; the gift is learning how to fine tune your psychic abilities in order to better your life. $20. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness

Buddhist Study Group−7:30pm. Myrtle Beach Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist study group offers a 7 wk course, “Intro to Buddhism”. Group meditation & meditation instruction. Free, donations accepted, not req. Forestbrook Area, MB. Info: 843-655-8056, myrtlebeachkksg@aol.com, KagyuStudySC.info.

tuesday Weight Loss Challenge w/Inlet Nutrition. AM and PM classes avail. Weekly prizes, coaching support, nutritional topics, free metabolism test and more. $35 fee to join. Cash prizes awarded at the end of the challenge. Rules in place for accountability. Now registering for the Fall challenge. 2 locations: Murrells Inlet & Georgetown. New Class in January, registering now, but can join any week. Linda: 843-424-9586. Neuro Core w/Scott Fullex–8-9am. Working the body in all 3 dimensions. Burning fat for 48 hours. (Thurs also) Advanced Alternative Health 4620 Dick Pond Rd (544), MB. AAHealth.info. Ashtanga Primary Series w/Lyndsay Bahn Trimble−9-10:45am. Breathwork and a powered up, traditional flow of postures linking mind and body together for a mindful moving meditation. All levels with knowledge of sun salutations. Be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB. lyndsay@secretlotusyoga.com, 843-333-2656, SecretLotusYoga.com. 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. Wa r m Yo g a H o u r - Vi n y a s a w / C a r r i e Chapman−10:45-11:45am. A warm 85 degree Vinyasa class moving with our breath. Will open your heart, still your mind, and balance you from head to toe. Modifications will be offered to challenge you safely at your appropriate level. $12 walk-in, 10 class pass $96, 4 wk unlimited $60.Yoga DiVita, 4340 Big Barn Dr. #108 Little River, 843-283-2827, dmdivita@yogadivita.com, YogaDivita.com. World Peace Diet Book Study Group: w/ Bonnie Scrudato−4pm-5:30pm. (Series: thru 3/25). The World Peace Diet, Eating for Spiritual Health and Social Harmony, by Dr. Will Tuttle. Based on the interconnectedness of all life and how our daily choices impact the world in which we live. Bonnie is a World Peace Diet Facilitator, Reiki master, artist and universe whisperer. Vegan/Plant Based Snacks welcomed. Info: 843-455-4048. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Meditation Circle w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher, IHAI−6-8pm. (1st & 3rd Tues) To share love & support each other & to feel

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that we are together in the ascension. Galina is an Energy Attunement, Reiki, Sacred Heart and Sound Healing Teacher/Healer, certified Hypnotherapist, co-founder of the International Healing Art Institute. Bring a blanket & pillow. $5 suggested donation. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. New Gentle classes at Inlet Yoga−6pm. a great place for beginners to start practice or for those looking to go a bit slower. Props are used to help make the postures more accessible and time is given to explore the poses. Sign up online call 843-6556272. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, InletYogaStudio.com. Spin/Core w/Scott Fullex–6-7pm. 30 minutes of spin with 30 minutes of core. Cardio+Core in one. (Thurs also) Advanced Alternative Health 4620 Dick Pond Rd (544), MB. AAHealth.info. Nutrition Coach Orientation w/Linda Sacchetti−6:15pm. Take a look at a business opportunity suitable for everyone. PT/FT. Marketing plan is the best in the industry, see for yourself. RSVP: Linda: 843-424-9586 or lindasacchetti@ hotmail.com. It’s Your Turn! Meditation & More w/Psychic Lisa Ann−7:30-9pm. Uplifting and educational weekly class to change your life. Each week is a different topic designed to inspire you to create the life you want, give you the tools to make those changes and provide you with the support you need to make all your dreams come true. $15. The Yoga Room and Healing Art Co-Op, 196 Stonebridge Dr, MB. 845-355-8022, LisaAnnUnlimited.com.

wednesday Free Metabolism Test w/Linda Sacchetti. Find out your body fat %, pounds of body fat, lean body weight & what your targets should be, by individual appt in MB. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586. Pilates w/Margie–By appointment. Info and sched: 843-650-8889 (Fri also) Advanced Alternative Health 4620 Dick Pond Rd (544) MB. AAHealth.info. Revitalize Your Beauty Free Spa Beauty Facial w/Linda Sacchetti. Defy aging for younger looking skin with antioxidants, aloe vera, and glucosamine. Includes a light weight clay mask to improve texture, tone, and firming. By individual appt in Murrells Inlet and MB. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586. Free Health Analysis at Conway Laser-Like Lipo−9:30am-Noon. Free printed results of your health status: tests and analysis of your body fat ratio, Body Mass Index, hydration level, metabolic age, caloric intake and more. By appt: 843-347-7546, Conway Laser-Like-Lipo. 235 Singleton Ridge Rd Ste A, Conway, ConwayLaserLikeLipo.com. Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–11am-4pm. Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as beautiful, unique gift items. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-2388616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Free Skin Wellness Evaluation & Facial w/Inlet Nutrition−11:30am-1pm. (not 2/5) Refresh, replenish, rejuvenate, pamper yourself & bring a friend to receive a gift. Brand new skincare line including B3, C, E, & Aloe. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings

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Hwy, Murrells Inlet, Seating limited. RSVP with Linda, 843-424-9586. $5 Community Classes at Inlet Yoga–12:301:30pm. Just $5 and a portion of the proceeds benefits Coastal Animal Rescue in Murrells Inlet. Coastal Animal Rescue, a 501(c) 3 organization, is proud to be the only cage-free, no-kill, 100% volunteer cat and dog sanctuary in SC. 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com. Brown Bag Lunch & Book Group w/Rev. Margaret Hiller & Friends–12:30-1:45 pm. Based on Daring Greatly by Brene Brown. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Contemplative Mid-Week Unity Service–5:306:30pm. Meditative Music, Silence, Brief Readings, Meditation. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr. UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Oneness Blessing–6:30pm. (Except 1st Wed), Unity Peace Chapel, Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr. 843-238-8516,

thursday Fit Club w/ Linda Sacchetti−8:30-9:30am. Have fun, get moving to a healthier active lifestyle, and bring a friend. All fitness levels. Meet every Thursday to exercise followed by a recovery drink & stretching. Must preregister. 843-424-9586. Gentle Morning Yoga w/Penny–9-10:15am. For all levels & all bodies by certified Kripalu Yoga teacher. Variations on postures for those with medical problems. Suggested love offering $5. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside. Penny, 843-902-1416, pennyoga@aol. com, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. A Course in Miracles w/Marc Breines–6:30-8pm. Brienes helped with the first printing of The Course in Miracles and established the first groups worldwide for CIM. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr. Info: 704-309-2415. Doterra Oil Class at Modern Cleansing−6:30pm8pm. Learn how to use essential oils to ward off colds, earaches, and bring down a fever in 5 minutes. RSVP by 4pm Monday or call for info: 843-828-4665. Modern Cleansing Wellness, 6371 Dick Pond Rd, MB. mydoterra.com/bbgood. Yoga Meditation for Stress Relief w/Paula Kenion, MS–6:30-7:30pm. Learn easy Yoga meditation and breathing to de-stress for healthy mind, body, and soul. All are welcome. (We meditate in chairs for comfort, or blankets provided for floor.) $10 per class or discount passes avail. The Yoga Room, 196 C Stonebridge Dr, MB 843-450-9402, MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com.

friday Ashtanga Primary Series w/Lyndsay Bahn Trimble−9-10:45am. Breath work and a powered up, traditional flow of postures linking mind and body together for a mindful moving meditation. All levels with knowledge of sun salutations. Be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB. lyndsay@secretlotusyoga. com; 843-333-2656, SecretLotusYoga.com. Free Health Analysis at Conway Laser-Like Lipo−9:30am-Noon. Free printed results of your health status: tests and analysis of your body fat ratio, Body Mass Index, hydration level, metabolic age, caloric intake and more. By appt: 843-347-7546, Conway Laser-Like-Lipo. 235 Singleton Ridge Rd Ste A, Conway, ConwayLaserLikeLipo.com. Sound Therapy Mini-Sessions w/Anna Barnett −2-4pm. Led by certified sound therapist, critical care nurse with degree in social work. As an RN, she saw the benefit of saw patients being treated by symptom. This led her to Sound Therapy approach. Love donation appreciated. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

saturday Stop Smoking Clinic w/Louis Murden–By appt. Additional $10 off stop smoking clinic on Saturdays. Special intro to beat those resolutions. Costs less than a month of smoking. Free self hypnosis CD to take home after treatment. Quit Smoking of Myrtle Beach, 1304 Azalea Ct, Suite C, Myrtle Beach. Louis Murden. 843-997-4022. Nia Class w/Mary Tyler−9:30am. Come Dance your joy with group, led by licensed Nia instructor and Reiki Master. Info: marytyler@sc.rr.com, Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, MB. Register at 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon. com, NIAnow.com. Saturday Specials for Readings & Healings−10am-4pm. Call for individual appts. Sandra Walter: 843-267-9332, Intuitive Healer, Psychic & Certified Hypnotherapist; Kristi Thompson: 843-424-8317, Certified Heal Your Life® Instructor & Angel Card Reader ; & Mary Roberts: 843-399-5124, Reiki Master, Angel Light Practitioner & Angel Messenger. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River, 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. $5 Community Classes at Inlet Yoga–11amNoon. Just $5 and a portion of the proceeds benefits Coastal Animal Rescue in Murrells Inlet, a 501(c) 3 organization, proud to be the only cage-free, nokill, 100% volunteer cat and dog sanctuary in SC. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

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

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

Suzanne Swearengen, AP, Dipl.OM (NCCAOM), is a licensed acupuncture physician and is board certified in both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. In her work, she strives to provide compassionate care for individuals seeking holistic solutions for ailments, illnesses and maintenance of good health. Additional modalities include, but are not limited to, craniosacral therapy, homeopathic medicine and cold laser. Over the course of 15 years, she has developed her professional skills through credited courses and seminars in order to best serve her patients. See ad, page 10.

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

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

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CHIROPRACTIC ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CLINIC Dr. Jeannine Rummel 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-692-9243 AlternativeHealthClinicMB.com

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Since graduating Life University in 2011, Dr. Jeannine Rummel has been practicing in the Myrtle Beach area. Her patients include newborns to the elderly and all ages in between. It is her goal as a chiropractor to serve and educate her community on what it truly means to be healthy. Rummel's approach is to use comprehensive judgment to make the best choices to create an abundant life See ad, page 10.

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

Dr. Stan offers spiritual guidance and assistance for gay, bi and heterosexual people. Sex and sexuality are sacred, and religion and politics should be left out. Dr. Stan can help you overcome past hang-ups and guide you into true love and peace in your love life. Civil marriage and non-civil Spiritual ceremonies are conducted by Dr. Stan regardless of one’s sexual orientation.

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 www.InnerLightOuterLove.com

THE BE WELL COACH

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. 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 15.

HYPNOTHERAPY MAXIMIZED MIND

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

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 31.

MASSAGE & BODYWORK THE HEALERS HANDS

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

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

The Healers Hands is not just a massage studio. As a fulltime therapist since 2005, she is dedicated to helping you achieve your very best with massage. Choose to eliminate stress, manage chronic conditions, or provide a soothing, nurturing journey for you

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and your baby. Certified in various modalities, including Pre and Perinatal massage. Appointments available to accommodate any schedule: Mon-Sat 9 to 7, Sun by appt. Give a gift of wellness…gift certificates are available.

METAPHYSICAL BOOKSTORE & LIBRARY LIFE IN BALANCE SPIRITUAL CENTER

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

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Life in Balance is a non-profit educational center where you can find spiritual and metaphysical books and DVDs, meditation or mantra CDs, Josephine Wall greeting cards, Essential Oils, exotic incense, smudging products, candles and beautiful gemstone and chakra jewelry. They now also carry crystals and gemstones, along with spiritual artwork by Bill Strydesky and Sharon Willick of Gifu Art Xchange. The Center also provides a 500-title Metaphysical Library, offers over 20 educational and practical workshops each month, has a monthly Psychic Fair, and is honored to work with a family of psychics and healers ready to help you move forward on your path and enhance your life experience and facilitate your growth. See ad, page 18.

NATURAL CHILDBIRTH BEACH BABY’S DOULA SERVICES INC

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

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

NUTRITIONIST, DIGESTIVE HEALTH DALE HICKS, CNHP, CNC

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

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

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tissues, and improve waste elimination, which allows the body to restore its normal functions. Her practice includes the use of specialty food enzymes (essential nutrients approved by the FDA as food supplements for more than 50 years) to aid and complement food digestion, absorption and elimination, which also includes supplemental natural herbs, vitamins and minerals for healing the stressed organs and tissues of the body. Hicks also incorporates live and dried blood cell analysis, natural detoxification processes, hatha yoga, and practical dietary changes in her practice.

KENNETH LUX, PHD

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

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

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

Lindsley is a licensed, all-faith minister since 2004 who helps partners create personalized wedding ceremonies. She will work closely with the couple to help them design the ceremony that beautifully expresses and reflects their beliefs, faith, heritage and wishes. A traditional, non-traditional or a unique blend creating a contemporary ritual her gift and love of ceremony offers the service of their dreams. A wedding that touches your heart, changes your life and is unforgettable. One couple's recent comment, "We never imagined our wedding would be so perfect and moving."

WELLNESS COACH LINDA SACCHETTI

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

As a personal wellness coach, Linda Sacchetti has served the Grand Strand for seven years. Her mission is teaching nutrition to promote health and wellbeing. She provides many

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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.

YOGA HOLISTIC HEALTH AND HEALING CENTER

1601 Oak St # 303 Myrtle Office Complex Myrtle Beach 843-267-9979 HolisticHealthAnd HealingMB.com

Holistic Health and Healing Center is offering yoga and qigong classes, including Therapeutic Hatha Yoga and Restorative featuring Carrie Chapman, with a supplemental Reiki and Restorative special yoga/healing class. Qigong is led by veteran expert Lynne Starke. Check the website for schedule updates. See ad, page 15.

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

Inlet Yoga Studio is dedicated to serving students at every level of their personal practice, offering classes for the beginner to the advanced. Classes include Ashtanga, Hatha, Gentle, Hot Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative and YinYasa. The $5 Community classes are on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Saturday's Community Class proceeds benefit the Coastal Animal Rescue Center located in Murrells Inlet. Join them Saturdays at noon for free guided meditation. Come breathe, empower and transform yourself at Inlet Yoga.

LIVE OAK YOGA STUDIO

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

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

SECRET LOTUS YOGA & HEALING ARTS

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

Secret Lotus offers Ashtanga Vinyasa for all levels and body types ranging from beginner to advanced, challenging the

breath, mind and body to connect in a powerful union. Brand new or experienced practitioners welcome! In addition to Ashtanga classes, they offer Ashtanga-influenced prenatal, gentle and Mommy & Me yoga. Also offering massage and Reiki. Mention this ad, and your first class is free.

SHANTI YOGA

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

Shanti Yoga offers Ashtanga (led and mysore), Vinyasa and Hot yoga classes. Free community class every Sunday; all donations benefit h.e.a.r.t. of Myrtle Beach. Each class explores breath, movement and perception. Emphasis on both theory and practice provides students with the necessary foundation to expand in a personal and profound way. See ad, page 9.

YOGA DIVITA

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

Yo g a D i Vi t a i s a w a r m , welcoming environment for all to come together. A place to be with ease, breathe with clarity, and move with grace. The multidisciplinary studio is the home of certified teachers in many forms of yoga; Hatha, Anusara, Warm Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, and more. Classes held Monday through Saturday, mornings and evenings, ages 13 and wiser.

YOGA IN COMMON

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

YOGA in COMMON offers classes during a wide variety of hours, seven days per week. They welcome all students窶馬ew or those returning to yoga. Their schedule is also great for those that want to practice daily. Visit their website or follow them on Facebook to keep up with their wellness gatherings and special events.

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

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

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