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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.

12 CLEANSING POWER

AT THE BEACH and Magnesphere Therapy

1 8 consciouseating 2 1 healingways 23 healthykids

25 calendar

15 THE POWER

OF FRIENDSHIP

It Sustains, Nourishes and Supports Us by Judith Fertig

29 resourceguide 30 classifieds

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18 ANCIENT GRAINS

FOR MODERN PALATES Gluten-Free and Eco-Friendly Grains Gain Favor by Judith Fertig

21 YOUR MOUTH

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Functional Dentistry Connects Oral Health to Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease by Linda Sechrist

23 23 MINDFUL MINUTES FOR LITTLE ONES

Yoga Helps Kids Focus and Relax by Julianne Hale

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the universal principles of non-duality, which point beyond belief systems to a radical shift of understanding and identity.

Keeping it Simple:

Cost: $65, if paid by Feb. 20; $75 after and at the door. Location: 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr., Surfside Beach. For more information, call 843-238-8516, email Cynthia Swanson at DearCynthia@gmail, or visit MichaelDamian.org or UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 26.

Mindfulness in Everyday Life

oin Lisa Rosof on Tuesdays for a winter and spring of life-enriching, soul-changing lunch hours. Based on the easy-to-use book by Richard Fields, Ph.D., A Year of Living Mindfully, Sections II through IV include 18 weeks (February 2 to May 31) of core mindfulness practices that can be taken as a whole or as separate units. These consecutive teachings help us to be less reactive, more compassionate and gentler with ourselves and others, less judgmental, less critical and more understanding of our own and others’ suffering. • Section II – February 2 to 23: Developing Mindful Attention. Four weeks; Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m.; $80. • Section III – March 1 to April 5: Being Present & in the Now. Six weeks; Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m.; $120. • Section IV – April 12 to May 31: Having Compassion for Self & Others. Eight weeks; Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m.; $160. Rosof is a yoga therapist with a master’s degree in counseling. She has been living and teaching in the area for 20 years. In private practice at Litchfield Counseling & Yoga, in Pawleys Island, Rosof offers a vibrant, balanced and eclectic blend of transformative practices. To purchase the book, which is essential, visit FacesConferences.com or call 877-633-2237. Use coupon code “books2015” to receive the book for $14 (price includes shipping). It is also available through Amazon and on Kindle. Location: 14323 Ocean Hwy., Ste. 4111, Pawleys Island. For more information, contact Lisa Rosof at 843-504-1057 or LCRosof@gmail.com. Each Mindfulness section is limited in size, so early registration is advised. Registration is through CLASS (Community Learning About Special Subjects) at 843-235-9600, ClassAtPawleys.com or at Art Works at the Litchfield Exchange, 14329 Ocean Hwy., Unit 4, Pawleys Island.

Awakening at the Beach: Just Say Yes

ichael Damian, Ph.D., is a spiritual teacher, psychologist and author of the forthcoming book Intimacy with All Things: Living the Heart of Enlightenment. Damian speaks about the essence of all spirituality—the awakening of consciousness out of the divided mind and recognition of its own true nature. Teaching in North America and Europe, Damian helps seekers of all backgrounds cut through the myths about enlightenment and enter the direct experience of clarity and oneness. Damian will be giving a presentation at Unity Myrtle Beach, in Surfside Beach, on Saturday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. He will offer an overview of the awakening process and guide attendees in a contemplative journey to the heart of consciousness. Damian’s teachings are based in

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Blues Legend Drink Small Birthday Concert at Hobcaw Barony

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he Blues Doctor,” Drink Small, is performing his guitar magic at Hobcaw Barony, near Pawleys Island, on Saturday, February 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. Small, the elder statesman of blues and self-described “old guitar player,” is 82 and still performing enthusiastically with his trademark booming voice and boisterous personality. A 2015 winner of the National Endowment of the Arts National Heritage Award, Small has been singing the blues for six decades. According to Gail Wilson-Giarratano in her biography Drink Small: The Life and Music of South Carolina's Blues Doctor, Small was born in Bishopville, South Carolina, in 1933 to sharecropper parents who actually named him Drink Small. He was injured in a wagon accident at a young age and was unable to pick cotton, so he began to sing gospel, joined the Spiritualaires during the 1950s, and chose to sing secular music in the ‘80s. Despite blindness, Small has played throughout America and chosen not to travel outside the States due to his love of America and his dedication to South Carolina. The intimate concert setting provides a chance to hear, see and interact with a blues legend, according to Lee G. Brockington, senior interpreter at Hobcaw Barony. “I learned of an opportunity to book Drink Small through Dale Alan Bailes, former nightclub owner and friend of Drink's publicist, Clair DeLune, who is also host of the WUSC radio program Blues Moon Radio, in Columbia. As a National Endowment of the Arts Heritage Fellow, he joins the ranks of B.B. King, Mavis Staples and John Lee Hooker. People are so excited about his coming to the Pawleys Island area, and I’m personally looking forward to celebrating this moment in South Carolina history.” Cost: $25. Books, T-shirts and CDs will be available for purchase at the concert. Location: 22 Hobcaw Rd., Georgetown. For more information or to purchase tickets (space is limited), visit CLASS (Community Learning About Special Subjects) at Art Works in the Litchfield Exchange, Pawleys Island; call 843-235-9600; or visit ClassAtPawleys.com.

Yoga Retreat in Ft. Lauderdale

magine vinyasa and yin yoga practices with teachers Nicole Zimmer and Dawn Yager, a personal chef making all meals, paddleboard yoga in the Florida sun, a private pool

newsbriefs and Jacuzzi, and yogi bonding—all in a beautiful castle. For $500, a space can be reserved for this retreat (space is limited), which takes place February 28 through March 3. All meals, yoga and facilities at the castle are included but transportation is not. Prices vary from $1,700 to $3,000 (depending on room and bed size) for five days of bliss. Act quickly to secure the bed and price desired. For more information or to register, call 843-467-5444 or visit ShantiMyrtleBeach.com. See ad, page 8.

Dale Allen Hoffman, Aramaic Scholar Returns to Unity

n Saturday, February 13, from 11a.m. to 4 p.m., Hoffman presents Opening the Energy Body: A One-Day Toning, Breathwork and Energetic Healing Intensive at Unity Myrtle Beach, in Surfside Beach. Hoffman unfolds deepening layers of intensive vocal toning, StillPoint Breathing, energetic healing and indigenous dream journeying to open the etheric ka body, referred to by Yeshua as the hyklah (life temple). He will show attendees how to activate what Yeshua called Enana, or “the I within the I.” The “still point” is the “hovering” space, prior to individual consciousness, before the creation of all thought forms, including emotions, feelings, ideas, beliefs and identity. The process climaxes with a water healing and anointing ceremony in the pre-Christian, ancient Egyptian context accompanied by a deeply profound musical soundtrack. Focus is on the deep release and transmutation of energies and beliefs that conceal the true nature. Attendees should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing; and bring a water bottle, yoga mat or blanket to lie on and a sheet to cover themselves during the breathwork process in case they get cold. They should also bring a light dish to share for a potluck lunch. The suggested donation is $50 per person. Preregistration is required. On Sunday, February 14, Hoffman will serve as guest speaker for the 11 a.m. Unity Sunday Celebration Service with Echoes of an Ancient Dream. In the afternoon, he will lead an Aramaic Toning, Prayer and Cosmic Chant Circle with an intimate, candlelit gathering of intensive Aramaic, Hebrew and Egyptian vocal toning, transformational breathwork and extended meditative silence. The afternoon event is from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., and the suggested donation is $20. Location: 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr., Surfside Beach. For more information about Dale Hoffman, visit DaleAllenHoffman.com. For more information about Unity Myrtle Beach, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 26.

Holistic Doctor in Your Pocket Iles of Herbs App

r. Melody Iles, of SCWellness, in Myrtle Beach, merges the ancient use of herbs and natural health with modern information access via the new Iles of Herbs Herbal and Holistic Downloadable App, featuring herbs, products, education and herbal applications. Iles is offering this app to Android, iPhone and iPod device users in support of holistic practitioners and moms everywhere. Included in the app is a review of many different medicinal herbs, their uses and what health conditions they may be best used for—listed by illness. It provides herbal remedy suggestions and recommendations from supplement makers Standard Process, MediHerb, Pure Encapsulation and Xymogen. It also provides information on well-known herbal properties and lists the constituents of herbs. There are links provided to blog articles by Iles and websites for the previously mentioned supplement makers. Iles is offering the downloadable app for an introductory price of $3.99. For more information, call Melody Iles, Ph.D., at 843-4883440 or visit SCWellness.net. See ad, page 31.

Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light. ~Helen Keller

Art Works Winter Reception Sat., Feb. 6, 2 to 5 pm Welcome Snowbirds! Free to look!

Local artists displaying fresh artwork

Free to chat!

Local authors autographing new books

Free to listen!

The AristoCats performing jazz classics

Free to nosh!

Wine & cheese, punch & cookies, coffee & chocolates

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newsbriefs Give the Gift of Love

nlet Yoga, in Murrells Inlet, and Jennifer Uhler, of the Healers Hands Massage and Bodywork, at Inlet Yoga, are celebrating Valentine’s Day all month with the Gift of Love: a one-hour massage and yoga class at a reduced rate of $65 (normally $95) all of February. Luxuriate in an amazing massage experience with Uhler and roll out the mat for a yoga class during the month. Also consider taking part in Inlet Yoga’s Heart Opening Workshop on February 13 at 2:30 p.m. Location: 637 D Bellamy Ave., Murrells Inlet. For information and to purchase the package and/or workshop, call Inlet Yoga studio owner Maribeth MacKenzie at 843-655-6272 or visit InletYogaMyrtleBeach.com.

Cleansing Power at the Beach Introduces Dr. Jo Ann Jeffers

r. Jo Ann Jeffers joins Cleansing Power at the Beach, bringing her toolbox of wellness therapies along to serve clients at the busy North Myrtle Beach wellness center. Jeffers is an optometrist who has been in private practice in South Carolina for 22 years. She recently sold her practice and is now free to share the wellness skills she has aquired in antiaging, hypnotherapy, craniosacral therapy, Reiki, smoking cessation and Ondamed. Ondamed is a focused pulsed electromagnetic field used to stimulate healing in tissues. It has a biofeedback effect allowing the therapist to monitor responses and adjust frequencies. Ondamed is painless, noninvasive and may be covered by some insurance plans. Jeffers is now seeing clients on Tuesdays at Cleansing Power at the Beach, at 112 Ye Olde Kings Highway, off 2nd Avenue North. Cleansing Power also offers detoxing options, such as infrared saunas, ionizing foot detox, ozone therapy, hydrogen-enriched Echo Water, and the new Magnesphere full-body electromagnetic therapy. At Labod Chiropractic Center, at 1539 Highway 17, in Little River, Dr. Robin Labod and Jeffers are teaming up to offer a freedom from smoking clinic. Labod’s use of a cold laser application method is combined with Jeffers’ hypnotherapy sessions. For more information on the Ondamed therapy, visit Ondamed.net. For a consultation or to set up an appointment with Dr. Jo Ann Jeffers, call 843-957-1806 or text Call 843-957-0154, or email InnerVisionHealth@Yahoo.com. See ad, page 10.

Unity Offers New Thought Classes in February

nity Myrtle Beach, in Surfside Beach, is part of a worldwide shift in consciousness, called by some “New Thought,” a term that describes a uniquely American religious movement that grew out of transcendentalism and ideas like those of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. New Thought was founded in 1889 by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore in Kansas City, Missouri, and is based in Christianity. The Fillmores explored the Bible metaphysically, finding expanded interpretation beyond the traditional churches of America, and drew ideas from major world religions, New Thought teachers of their day, science and, ultimately, their own personal experience through prayer and silence. Over many years, Unity has been described as practical Christianity, and, in more recent years, practical spirituality. On Saturday, February 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Unity offers Unity Basics.

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This free class, facilitated by Rev. Margaret Hiller, will touch on the philosophy of New Thought, Metaphysics and core teachings of the Unity Movement. Lunch will be provided and preregistration is necessary. From February 29 to March 4, Unity will offer a week-long intensive of the following classes: Bible Interpretation: Acts – Revelation, with Dr. Nickie Golden, LUT, of Unity Wilmington, North Carolina; Bible Overview: Hebrew Scriptures, with Lynn Holland, LUT, of Unity Charleston, South Carolina; Metaphysics I Part 1 with Rev. Dale Worley, of Unity Savannah, Georgia; and Background of New Thought with Rev. Margaret Hiller, LUT, of Unity Myrtle Beach. Individuals can register for one to four classes, which can be audited or taken for credit. Location: 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr., Surfside Beach. For more information, including schedule and costs, as well as to register, call 843238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach. org. See ad, page 26.

Springbank Retreat Winter Programs

ew beginnings are a perfect way to start a new year at Springbank Retreat, as participants come together to explore new ideas, insights and experiences. Located near Kingstree, South Carolina, 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. Springbank staff members Trina McCormick and Theresa Linehan will present Contemplative Retreat and T’ai Chi Chih. Mornings begin with a centering prayer and will use the spiritual practice of T’ai Chi Chih to invite stability and balance for the day. No experience is needed. Spiritual direction, healing massage, and healing touch/aromatherapy will be available. Wholeness/Holiness Retreat for Women: Opening Minds and Hearts will be led by Margie Hosch. This retreat is designed to bring women a new sense of inner strength and self-nurturing

through daily spiritual direction, counseling, creative expression, prayer and silence. Sister Frances Grady will lead the workshop Paint Your Prayer. Using watercolor painting techniques, this retreat will provide opportunities to pray and rejoice in the divine gift of our creative and artistic energy. Kathy McGrogan and Dot Goodwin will present a 12-Step Retreat for Women and will focus on enhancing prayer and meditation through sage blessings, prayer lodge, drumming and the sacred pipe ceremony. Tamera Helms will present Making Sense of Myself: A 3 Keys Workshop. Her work is about discovering and empowering people to become their true self, discern their life purpose, heal emotional and spiritual wounds, and access their inner wisdom. Quilting: Stitching Our Lives Together will be presented by Mary Meyers, an educator and nurse. Participants will learn the techniques of cutting, piecing, sewing and quilting a simple star block and explore what their choices may reveal about the beauty of their own lives. Event dates appear in the Calendar, pages 29-31. Program fees include lodging and meals. Location: 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree, SC. For more information, call 843-382-9777 or visit SpringbankRetreat.org. See ad, this page.

Inlet Yoga Teacher Training

including asana and the philosophy of the Eight-Limbed Path. Location: 637 D Bellamy Ave., Murrells Inlet. For information and to request an application for the spring teacher training, call Inlet Yoga studio owner Maribeth MacKenzie at 843-655-6272 or visit InletYogaMyrtleBeach.com.

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Chocolate and Champagne for the Creatures

he fifth annual Chocolate and Champagne for the Creatures fundraising event for S.C. Coastal Animal Rescue and Education Sanctuary (SC-C.A.R.E.S.) will be held in Socastee at the Cooper House on February 13, from 5 to 9 p.m. A ticket purchase to this event—enjoyed by locals from Little River to Georgetown—entitles the guest to two flutes of champagne; hors d'oeuvres; all the wonderful chocolate and desserts he/she can eat made by Sweeties Pralines and Chocolates, in Georgetown, and local chocolatiers; wine and beer; nonalcoholic beverages; and the auction. Ticket sales are limited to 150, so early purchase is recommended. SC-C.A.R.E.S. is an animal rescue facility in Georgetown with more than 160 resident animals that have been given a new home and a fresh start on life. 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. Cost: $30 for one, $50 per couple. Location: 6011 Dick Pond Rd., Socastee. For more information, call Skip Yeager or Cindy Hedrick at 843-546-7893 or visit sc-cares.org.

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Post Partum Doula

Nannies l Post-Partum l Hypnosis for Infertility Wholistic Childbirth Education l Natural Childbirth & Hypnosis Breastfeeding Education l Certified Home Lactation Services Rebirthing Conscious Breathwork for New Parents Placenta Prep and Encapsulation

Beach Baby’s Staff: Registered Nurses, Certified Child Birth Educators, IBCLCs, CLCs,Certified Labor and Postpartum Doulas, Trained Nannies

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Birthing Tubs Available

nlet Yoga, in Murrells Inlet, is a Yoga Alliance-registered school, and its 200-hour teacher training program is ideal for aspiring yoga teachers as well as experienced yoga students that would like to deepen their personal practice. While many teacher trainings focus on one specific style of yoga, this training provides diversity by covering ashtanga, vinyasa, yoga for special populations, and, new this year, Ayurveda, yoga's sister science of self-healing and self-realization. This is a well-rounded program that covers the core principles of a yoga practice,

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Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts 1-, 2-, & 3-month sabbaticals, Feb. 3-April 27

Enjoy 80 acres of quiet beauty.

Contemplative Retreat & T’ai Chi Chih, Feb. 5-7 Wholeness/Holiness Retreat for Women: Opening Minds & Hearts, Feb. 15-20 Paint Your Prayer, Feb. 16-18 12-Step Retreat for Women, Feb. 19-21 Making Sense of Myself, Feb. 23-25 Stitching Our Lives Together, Feb. 29-March 3 Register by calling 843-382-9777 l www.SpringbankRetreat.org

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

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Kids Get Fewer Cavities When Mothers Chew Xylitol Gum

esearch published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry has concluded mothers that chew natural xylitol gum regularly will significantly reduce oral infections of mutans streptococcus bacteria in their infants. Five research teams and 11 randomized studies of 601 mothers and their children showed 46 percent fewer infections of the bacteria, which is the central species responsible for dental caries and periodontal disease. The studies included children that were 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 months old. Other research supports the claim of xylitol’s beneficial nature. A study from the University of Manchester, in England, analyzing data from 4,216 schoolchildren, showed that using toothpaste containing xylitol with fluoride resulted in 13 percent less tooth decay than using toothpaste with fluoride only. Note: Xylitol is toxic to dogs; if ingested, consult a veterinarian.

Olive Oil Compound Kills Cancer Cells

esearchers from Rutgers University have found that an ingredient in olive oil will kill cancer cells in under an hour. The researchers tested a compound called oleocanthal, a central component of extra virgin olive oil, and found that it caused the premature death of cancer cells in the laboratory by puncturing cancer cell vesicles, called lysosomes. “We needed to determine if oleocanthal was targeting that protein and causing the cells to die,” says Paul Breslin, Ph.D., a professor of nutritional sciences in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers and co-author of the study, published in Molecular and Cellular Oncology. The research also found that the olive oil compound didn’t damage healthy cells. Breslin states that the compound merely “put them to sleep” for a day, after which they resumed their normal, healthy functioning. Senior author David Foster, Ph.D., of Hunter College, points out that additional studies are necessary to determine if the compound halts tumor growth. “We also need to understand why it is that cancerous cells are more sensitive to oleocanthal than non-cancerous cells,” he says.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month 8

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Bifidobacteria Probiotic Fends Off Colds and Flu

I Heart Healthy Month at Inlet Nutrition

eeping our heart healthy starts every day with breakfast, the most important meal of the day. Breakfast dictates how the rest of our day plays out as far as meals and snacks. We may not feel hungry or thirsty in the morning, but it's just a matter of time. Is it toast with jam, and coffee with sugar; a bagel; or just coffee? Simple carbs are digested immediately and turn into sugars. This raises the blood sugar level and forces the pancreas to overproduce insulin, which removes extra sugar from the blood and turns it into fat. As a result, blood sugar level drops, resulting in us feeling hungry and weak, as our brain lacks sugar—a reason for our all-day cravings. A good breakfast should meet four major criteria: restore the energy, restore the building materials, replenish water, and maintain the blood sugar level within the normal range. Linda Sacchetti, owner of Inlet Nutrition, in Murrells Inlet, can explain what a heart-healthy breakfast is. It helps to cleanse the intestines, improve absorption of nutrients, and maintain water balance during the day. Join Inlet Nutrition for a free breakfast and to learn about proper morning nutrition. “A heart-healthy breakfast can even include chocolate!” exclaims Sacchetti.

n a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that supplementing with bifidobacteria probiotics will reduce colds and flu. The study followed 581 college students for six weeks as they prepared for their final exams. During the study period, the students consumed a placebo or a daily supplement with one of three probiotics, including Bifidobacterium bifidum. The students given the bifidum supplement experienced significantly fewer cold or flu infections, and when they did succumb, the infection was generally less severe. The other probiotic supplements did not reduce colds or flu compared to the placebo for the six weeks.

High-Fructose Sweetener Aggravates Asthma and Bronchitis

large study from the New York Medical College and the University of Massachusetts found that high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is linked to a greater risk of asthma and chronic bronchitis. The research included 2,801 people between the ages of 20 and 55 years old. The scientists utilized health data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey of 2003 to 2006 to compare people with a history of chronic bronchitis. The study measured the types of soft drinks consumed, eliminating risks related to known asthma relationships such as smoking. The researchers found those that drank five or more HFCS-containing sodas per week had an 80 percent increased incidence of chronic bronchitis. Greater intake of HFCS has also been linked with higher risk of other health conditions, including diabetes and obesity.

Location: 3556B Old Kings Hwy., Murrells Inlet. For more information, contact Inlet Nutrition owner Linda Sacchetti at 843-424-9586 or LindaSacchetti@hotmail.com. See ad, page 12. natural awakenings

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Green Goalposts

Super Bowl Eco-Stadium Gains National Spotlight The 50th Super Bowl will take place February 7 at the brandnew Levi’s Stadium, in Santa Clara, outside San Francisco, and the anniversary isn’t the only thing that’s historic. As part of a trend toward sustainability in athletic facilities, it’s the greenest and most technologically advanced professional football stadium in the U.S. The structure is designed to support sustainability, located on a site with accessible public transportation plus a bike path to encourage fans to pedal to and from games. Its predominantly open and airy, environmentally friendly building plan also takes advantage of the Silicon Valley climate. One outstanding feature is the green roof atop the suite tower on the west side of the stadium. Another is the three solar bridges connecting the main parking area to the stadium that generate energy from hundreds of solar panels. All of the wood used was repurposed from a local airplane hangar at Moffett Field, in Mountain View, California, and other reclaimed building products were used where possible. Reclaimed water sources serve potable and non-potable uses, including playing field irrigation. The local suppliers providing farm-to-table food menus also are required to practice composting and recycling to the greatest extent possible.

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MICHAEL DAMIAN, PhD SPIRITUAL TEACHER & CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST Awakening at the Beach: "Just Say Yes" SATURDAY WORKSHOP, MARCH 12, 10am-4pm, Cost $75 Unity of Myrtle Beach Dr. Damian is a gifted mentor with a wealth of experience facilitating the deepest growth and breakthroughs. His approach as a spiritual teacher and depth psychologist combines the powerful wisdom of selftranscendence with a keen understanding of how we fixate into patterns of struggle, dissociation, and distraction - and how to break out of these. We are thrilled to have this gifted teacher here in the Carolinas.

1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr. Surfside Beach 843-238-8516 UnityMyrtleBeach.org. 10

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Nice Spice

McCormick Going Non-GMO McCormick, the world’s largest spice company, plans to eliminate almost all genetically modified (GMO) ingredients from their product line by 2016. In response to increased consumer demand for healthier options, 80 percent of its overall gourmet herb and spice business in the U.S. will be both organic and non-GMO by 2016, as well as all McCormick-branded herbs, spices and extracts sold in the U.S. They will voluntarily label the updated products to inform consumers as part of a commitment to transparency and consumer education. The first product introduced, a non-GMO vanilla extract, is already available. McCormick also uses steam treatments in its processing to preserve the health benefits of spices instead of the ionizing irradiation used by competitors. Although food radiation is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, some studies link it to significant health problems. “Our consumers are increasingly interested in quality flavors with pure ingredients in their food,” says McCormick President and Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Kurzius. “Our efforts prove that we are listening to consumers and are committed to continuing to evolve.” Source: NaturalNews.com

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Lions Untamed

Shrine Circus Ends Wild Animal Acts Bill Cunningham, CEO of Dallas-based Fun Time Shows, the largest Shrine Circus producer in the country, says he’ll no longer produce shows featuring elephants, tigers, lions or other wild animals. Cunningham says, “These animals are very special; we cohabit the Earth with them and they are deserving of our respect and awe. They’re not here to perform tricks for our entertainment.” He says, “I’ve tried to listen to the mothers that said they didn’t want their kids to grow up and learn that the animals they saw had been probed, poked, prodded and chained to a floor.” The move has received an outpouring of support from outside the industry, including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Cunningham’s Shrine Circuses will still feature high wire acts, human cannonballs, trapeze artists and motorcycle tricks, along with performing horses and dogs. “The horses and dogs act in true collaboration with their owners,” says Cunningham. “We feel the audience still wants to see domestic animals.”

Ocean Wear

Adidas Using Plastic Ocean Debris to Make Shoes

A new website, WXshift.org, published by the hybrid science and journalism nonprofit Climate Central, provides climate projections for a specific location along with the day’s weather. In addition to a typical forecast of highs and lows, UV (ultraviolet rays) index, wind and times of sunrise and sunset, it graphically shows if the area indicates a warming uptick and by how much. A 40-year-trend-to-date display offers a projection to 2050 and what the weather will be like for the next generation. Geoff Grant, director of digital media for Climate Central, says, “This is just putting weather and climate data together. There’s no spin to it. The weather is how everyone experiences climate.” WXshift draws from 2,000 weather stations across the country and 100 years of temperature, rain and snow data to create customized climate graphics. Tutorials explain such topics as the difference between dew point and humidity, along with news and information about relevant issues.

Athletic shoemaker Adidas has teamed up with New York-based Parley for the Oceans, a multidisciplinary organization with a passion for protecting the oceans, to make footwear out of garbage. Available soon, the soft upper part of the shoe is knitted entirely from waste and debris pulled from the ocean, including yarn and fibers—just some of the estimated 5.25 trillion pieces of trash in the sea. With no extra material left over, nothing goes to waste; the shoes also incorporate illegal fishing nets taken from poachers. Adidas executive Eric Liedtke suggests the technology could move beyond shoes and find its way to Tshirts, shorts and other apparel. A full line of similar consumer-ready products will be integrated into the Adidas line this year. The larger issue goes beyond recycling and repurposing to avoid waste altogether. Plastic takes more than 450 years to decompose, so conservationists and researchers at Parley for the Oceans hope to re-imagine plastics by designing a renewable solution. In cleaning up our oceans, we protect ecosystems, food sources, jobs and local economies.

Source: DailyClimate.org

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Global Outlook

Weather Website Tracks Climate Change

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leansing Power at the Beach has grown steadily since opening its doors in North Myrtle Beach in 2011, having expanded and relocated to larger offices several times as owner Susan Bullin added more therapies, equipment and treatment spaces. Like so many people that have chosen to make sharing wellness with the community their occupation, Bullin has a personal story about her own health enlightenment. Having been struck down by a reaction to a prescribed antibiotic in 2006, her health took a terrible, almost fatal downturn. Doctors offered no help but to recommend more prescriptions, so she took over responsibility for her health, studying ways to detoxify from the effects of the drug and to restore and rebalance her own capacity for healing. Bullin says she knows we are created in a way that “if we put the right things in our bodies and keep the wrong things out, [the body] can heal itself.” From that point on, she took on a mission: “to pay it forward for the Glory of God. I know without His grace, I would not be here to bless other people. I thank God that I am still here and pray I can help someone else.”

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Spirituality is an essential component of her healing philosophy. She rejects the oftenrepeated mantra of “mind, body and spirit,” preferring “spirit, mind and body.” “Spirit is first because the spirit changes the mind, and the changed mind affects the body,” she explains. Bullin makes her position regarding her spiritual views clear: She welcomes everyone regardless of their religion, or lack of religion, and that judging others is not a part of her belief system. “Each person is on their own journey, and judging is negative. What you say manifests itself within you,” she relates, reflecting on the power of what science calls the placebo effect—where positive thoughts can trigger healing simply by believing it to be so. “Science and spirituality are coming together, and quantum physics is here now.” Cleansing Power at the Beach offers several natural healing modalities, and while never diagnosing or treating disease, staff members use these to help each client’s body heal the way it was designed to—naturally. They use nutritional supplement support; purified water; and several detoxification programs and therapies meant to provide insight into what can help balance the body, speed healing,

reduce stress, relieve pain and regain and we’ve already had more than 30 clients in strength. “I’ve always believed the just the past few weeks; and all have reported body can heal itself if you support it positive results,” exclaims Bullin. “People said and give it what it needs. It was crethey felt relaxed, pain was gone or stiffness was ated to do that,” shares Bullin. relieved.” Stress is a major factor or cause of The newest addition to Cleansdisease, and stress reduction alone is a tremening Power’s regimen of services is the dous benefit of the therapy. Magnesphere theraMagnesphere. This device provides py is helpful for those with sleep disorders, an electromagnetic field of specific Alzheimer’s, ADHD, autism, as well as other frequencies that envelopes the entire conditions; and many clients report that after body to induce a deep state of relaxa one-hour treatment, they felt as if they had ation. Using principles discovered four hours of deep, restful sleep. Other protodecades ago, the Magnesphere has cols are designed to support healing for colds the capacity to affect neural pathand flu; Lyme disease; cervical neck strain and ways–calming the heart and slowing Susan Bullin, of Cleansing Power at the Beach whiplash; inflammation; soft tissue injury; and nervous processes–and molecules hundreds of other issues for which accelerating at the cellular level to regulate vibration frequencies. All natural healing, natural immune response, and reduction of matter is wave energy, and bringing harmony to the body’s pain, stress and inflammation can help. cells brings balance to the whole body. Science discovered While at a training seminar in Charlotte, Bullin met an years ago that electromagnetic fields stimulate and accelerengineer who told her that he bought a Magnesphere device ate bone repair and connective tissue healing, and those for his wife to use at home to help her recover from a hip therapies are commonly used today by osteopathic physifracture after a fall from a horse. Apparently, the accelerated cians. The University of Oklahoma is studying the device healing helped her avoid surgery. This got Bullin very interwith regard to heart rate variability and Duke University is ested, so she made it a point to find the device. “When I saw studying the science used in Magnesphere therapy and its it, God said, ‘You need that,’” recalls Bullin, adding that she uses in neuropathy. The Magnesphere is an FDA-approved kept praying until she found a way to afford one for her wellClass 1 device, which is noninvasive, pain-free and withness center—the only such device for more than 150 miles. out any known side effects or contraindications, except How much does a session cost? A single session is for those pregnant or suffering from epilepsy or conges$120, but given that most health conditions call for multiple tive heart failure. Having a pacemaker is not a problem, as sessions, Bullin offers packages of Magnesphere sessions at the electromagnetic field is very low—too low to affect a pacemaker, according to the maker. The energy is described a reduced cost as well as packages that include other complementary therapies. Bullin says she works with everyone by the manufacturer as “one trillionth of the Earth’s natural magnetic force,” or an extremely low power meant to gently to help them find a way to afford what they need, and has been known to write off bills or accept small, regular payaffect the body at the cellular level. The device includes a ments from those in dire financial straits. If utilizing natural comfortable seat within two metal loops in which the maghealing modalities can result in a state of health that enables netic field is conducted, controlled by a computer running a software program sending signals to control the field and doctors to cancel a surgery or discontinue an expensive reading biofeedback responses from the client in the chair. medication, then these therapies become the true bargain. There are more than 300 protocols of frequency patterns, and the device can develop a personal protocol for Cleansing Power at the Beach is located at 112 Ye Olde each client. Biofeedback is part of the control system, and Kings Hwy., North Myrtle Beach, just off 2nd Ave. N. For it automatically adjusts as the body responds to the wave more information, call 843-427-7263 or visit CleansingPowpatterns to maximize the effect. “It’s brand spanking new, erAtTheBeach.com. See ad, page 10.

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THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP

Make New Friends, Keep the Old

It Sustains, Nourishes and Supports Us by Judith Fertig

For a reason, a season or a lifetime, friends help us cope with challenges, motivate our best work and celebrate life. Friendships take many forms, crossing generations and self-imposed boundaries, and even spring up between unlikely confidants.

hildhood friends Matt Damon and Ben Affleck collaborated on the Oscar-winning screenplay for Good Will Hunting. Fierce tennis competitors Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki like to get together for a gal-pal getaway after a major match. Country music artists Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood married following an 18-year friendship; “We had a lot more in common than I ever dreamed we did,” says Brooks. Rafts of research confirm how friendship enriches us. Carlin Flora, of New York City, spent years as a Psychology Today writer and editor before penning Friendfluence: The Surprising Ways Friends Make Us Who We Are. She notes that among the varied and perhaps unforeseen benefits, friendships can help us “shed pounds, sleep better, stop smoking and even survive a

major illness.” An ongoing, two-decade-plus study of nearly 1,500 seniors by the Flinders University Centre for Ageing Studies, in Australia, found those with a large network of friends outliving others with the fewest friends by 22 percent. The University of Chicago National Opinion Research Center also reports people with five or more close friends as 50 percent more likely to describe themselves as “very happy” than those maintaining fewer confidants. “Friends past and present play powerful and often unappreciated roles in determining our sense of self and the direction of our lives,” says Flora. “Even in a supposedly meritocratic society, friends give jobs and assignments to each other, so having friends that share your career

Today, making and keeping friends can be challenging, due to distance, frequent life changes, overprotective parenting and substituting social media for more intimate face time. It all makes friendship more fluid than we might realize, says Shasta Nelson, the San Francisco founder of GirlFriendCircles. com, a women’s friendship matching site and author of Friendships Don’t Just Happen: The Guide to Creating a Meaningful Circle of Girlfriends, plus the upcoming book, Frientimacy, about deepening such relationships. “Most of us replace half of our close friends every seven years,” says Nelson. Although this might seem alarming, she considers it a natural ebb and flow. “We all need a couple of very close friends, while others that come and go might just be what we currently need—at work or school, among first-time parents, in a new neighborhood, starting a job, in

Hallmarks of good friendship include staying in touch and being consistently positive and vulnerable, so as we reveal ourselves over time, we can be authentic with each other.

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How to Make Good Friends by Shasta Nelson

Three Necessary Ingredients

Both friendship and romantic bonds are developed when three things occur: We feel satisfied, which happens when an interaction has more positivity than negativity. We feel safe, which comes when we commit to consistent time with each other. We feel seen, which we experience when we practice revealing ourselves and expressing vulnerability. Here’s a formula for creating meaningful connections: Positivity + Consistency + Vulnerability = Frientimacy.

Two Steps

It usually takes most people six to eight interactions with someone new before they start feeling like friends. The sooner they schedule such occasions, the sooner the rewards. c Be open to making new friends. c Make the first move; repeat.

One Ratio

To keep a friendship going, remember that it has to have a positivity-to-negativity ratio of at least five-to-one. That means sharing five times more fun and feel-good moments than stressors that can range from disappointments and frustrations to jealousies. By definition, to be and keep a good friend requires that both parties bring satisfying positivity to the relationship. Source: Adapted from Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Intimacy by Shasta Nelson; scheduled for release in March.

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retirement or during some other life change,” she says. Canadian Greg Tjosvold, a married middle school teacher in Vancouver, Canada, has enjoyed great friendships with women, including his wife, partly because he doesn’t relate to men’s generally competitive nature and interest in sports. But when a close female friend moved away, he wanted to expand his circle to include men. He joined a group called The Barley Brethren that sample craft beers and talk about life. Although not into suds, he values “having a safe and enjoyable place to discuss deep issues, victories and temporary setbacks.” He admits, “That’s oversimplification, though.” Finding a group of men he can feel a part of has validated him, making this unique man still feel like one of the guys. Nelson categorizes the concentric circles of developing friendship as starting with a mutually agreeable acquaintance or contact, and then moving emotionally closer with someone

He alone has the spirit of making me smile and touching me to the bottom of my soul. ~Joseph Haydn on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, fast friends and musical mentors

that we find similarities with. Then the original bond can enter the confirmed friend category. A group of friends, like a longtime book club, can constitute a community. The highest level is the committed friend that has evolved into a trusted and valuable life companion. Sarah Huntsman Reed, a medical counselor in Kansas City, Missouri, has such a lifelong friend. She met Doug Reed, now a pharmacist, when both were in their high school musical, Once Upon a Mattress. Reed had a great sense of humor, Sarah remembers. “He’s still the most honest yet kindest

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person I’ve met,” she says. Soon, their mothers became friends, too, and the two teens would pair up for family weddings. Then she went to college and married and he moved away; yet they stayed in touch through mutual friends and their moms, catching up in person when he returned to his hometown. Seventeen years after they first met, by which time Sarah was divorced, the two discussed taking their friendship to the next level and soon married. “It was a big decision to commit, because we knew so much about each other,” she says. “But we prefer each other’s company, and it was the best thing we ever did.”

Safety Net In trying times, friends can surround us with positive energy, says Madisyn Taylor, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the spiritual blog DailyOm, in Ashland, Oregon. “The people we love form a protective barrier that buffers and shields us from many of the world’s more crippling blows,” including receiving hurtful slights from others. How we make friends has been altered by today’s social landscape, which includes working parents and Amber Alerts. The days of children freely roaming their neighborhood discovering friends to play with are, unfortunately, over, says Jennifer S. White, a Toledo, Ohio, blogger and author of The Art of Parenting: Love Letters from a Mother. “My long-term friendships from childhood were all built around being neighbors and playing together just because we wanted to,” recalls White. With today’s safety concerns and work-life challenges, parents now set up playdates, a more structured, less organic way of fostering childhood friendships, and they must be proactive to ensure success. White has some misgivings about this modern-day approach. “When I think about that one little gleaming seed of truth at the heart of why, it’s often because I don’t think it’s fair that I have to be a popular ‘playdate mom’ for my kid to have some friends.”

Everyone from contemporary scientists to ancient philosophers agrees that having strong social bonds is probably the most meaningful contributor to happiness. ~Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project

Besties and Buddies Automatic playdates—with siblings— often enhance family ties through lifelong friendships. Sally Ekus is a culinary talent representative in Florence, Massachusetts. Her younger sister, Amelia, is the general manager of Twitter Cafe, in New York City, and lives in Brooklyn. Both foodies have knife-and-fork tattoos. Sally is more into meal ingredients and preparation, while Amelia loves pouring wine and making sure everyone is comfortable. “Together,” says Sally, “we create total hospitality, from lavish Passover seders to Friday nights with friends.” She notes that her sister is the only other person who understands what the world looks like through the Ekus girls’ perspective. Some adults might never meet face-to-face, but become friends via social media. American Jamie Schler, co-owner of the Hotel Diderot, in Chinon, France, with her native-born

husband, says, “Social media [especially Facebook posts] is how I meet and make personal friends and keep in touch on a daily basis. As an expat, this is important because I often feel far from family and friends that understand me, share common interests and ideas and speak the same language—and I don’t necessarily mean English.” Her high-tech circle ranges from hometown pals to new friends in the food community and political forums. She raves, “It’s a place where I find them all at the same time!” Nelson remarks, “No one is saying Facebook should replace visits, nights out and phone calls, but in a world where most of us wish we felt closer to a few more people, it doesn’t hurt to use every tool at our disposal for creating connections.” Differences in age needn’t be a hurdle in forging friendships. Candelaria Silva-Collins, an arts marketing professional in Boston, attended area social gatherings where she regularly encountered a museum director and his wife. “They seemed like a fantastic couple,” she says, and began a friendship with the older woman, despite their being from different generations. “My friend teaches me a lot about being vital and vibrant,” she says.

Expanding Circles

Becoming friends with people of different ages, languages and social standing gives us a spiritual workout, advises Nelson. With a master’s degree in divinity, Nelson views friendship as a type of health club in which we develop our empathy, forgiveness and compassion muscles through practice. “Friendships are the way we become better people,” she says. Furthermore, the process, especially with people unlike us, leads to a better world. “Being able to inherently care for people we know makes it easier to do the same for people we’ve not met yet,” says Nelson. World peace happens one friend at a time. Freelance writer Judith Fertig also blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot. com from Overland Park, KS.

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Ancient Grains for Modern Palates Gluten-Free and Eco-Friendly Grains Gain Favor by Judith Fertig

ncient grains are making a comeback. Grown since Neolithic times about 10,000 years ago, varieties of barley, corn, millet and rice have helped assuage the hunger of many communities. Today, yellow millet, dark red wholegrain sorghum, brown quinoa and exotic black rice can help alleviate food shortages. According to Harry Balzer, an expert surveyor of food and diet trends with The NPD Group, concerns about grains and gluten have prompted about a third of Americans to try to cut back on both since 2012. About 1 percent of the population has celiac disease, estimates the Celiac Disease Foundation, but many more prefer not to eat gluten. Many ancient grains are naturally glutenfree, including amaranth, buckwheat, millet, quinoa, rice and teff. “Some think that a grain-free way of eating is healthier and also better for the planet,” says food writer Maria

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Speck, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, author of Ancient Grains for Modern Meals and Simply Ancient Grains. “But that may be too simplistic, a characteristic of many diet trends.”

Better for Our Health

Whole grains fill us up and provide fiber, both necessary for maintaining optimum digestion and weight, says Kathleen Barnes, a widely published natural health expert in Brevard, North Carolina. Eating more whole grains has been previously associated with a lower risk of major diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, based on studies by the University of Minnesota and Lund University, in Sweden. Qi Sun, assistant professor in the Harvard School of Public Health department of nutrition, agrees that whole grains are one of the major healthful foods for prevention of major chronic diseases. He’s the lead author of a new Harvard study of data

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associating consumption of whole grains with a 9 percent reduction in overall mortality and up to 15 percent fewer cardiovascular fatalities during two 25-year-long research initiatives that followed 74,000 woman and 43,000 men. The researchers cited substituting whole grains for refined grains and red meat as likely contributors to longer life. “Whole grains are nutritional powerhouses, packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, beneficial fiber and even some protein,” observes Speck. With a German father and a Greek mother, she grew up in two cultures where grains are a part of everyday meals. “We eat them because they taste good.”

Better for Local Farmers

Sourcing and eating more organic and GMO-free whole grains (absent modified genetics) can help support local farmers, Speck maintains. Choose barley from Four Star Farms, in Massachusetts; heirloom grits from Anson Mills, in South Carolina; quinoa from White Mountain Farm, in Colorado; or heirloom Japanese rice from Koda Farms, in California.

Better for the Planet

Ancient grains require fewer natural resources to plant, grow and harvest. According to the Water Footprint Network, a pound of beef, millet and rice require 1,851, 568 and 300 gallons of water, respectively, to produce. Substituting grains in diets is a sustainable alternative to meat, and they grow on grasslands that now inefficiently support livestock. According to University of Cambridge Professor of Engineering David MacKay, it takes about 25 times more energy to produce one calorie of beef than one calorie of natural grain. Ancient grains can add variety and flavor to meals and a wealth of them are as close as the gluten-free aisle of a neighborhood grocery or health food store. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Cooking with Ancient Grains

and perhaps a tad more salt and pepper. The seasoning is forgiving because the topping will bring the flavors together.

¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Ladle the soup into four bowls, garnish with a dollop of the yogurt topping and serve at once.

To make the soup, heat a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Swirl in the oil and wait until it shimmers.

Add the onion and ¼ tsp of the salt. Stir occasionally, until the onion just starts to brown at the edges, about 5 minutes.

Buckwheat and Beet Soup Yields: 4 servings

Stir in the garlic and the herbs thyme and savory, and then cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely, so as not to burn the pieces. Stir in the buckwheat groats and cook, stirring occasionally and monitoring, until the grains take on some color, about 2 minutes. Add the broth (beware of splatter), the remaining ½ tsp salt and the pepper and bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pan.

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1½ cups chopped red onion (1 medium) ¾ tsp fine sea salt 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves) ¼ tsp dried thyme ¾ tsp dried savory or ½ tsp more dried thyme ¾ cup raw buckwheat groats (not kasha) 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 cups raw shredded beets, preferably red (1 large or 2 small) 1 to 2 tsp honey 1 cup purified water (approximately) 2 tsp sherry vinegar, or more as needed

Decrease the heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the buckwheat is tender, about 15 minutes.

Horseradish Yogurt ¾ cup whole milk or 2% Greek yogurt 3 Tbsp retail horseradish, with liquid ¼ tsp fine sea salt

Add the vinegar and taste for seasoning. Depending on the beets’ sweetness, maybe add another teaspoon of honey and a bit more vinegar to balance it,

While it simmers, prepare the horseradish yogurt topping: Combine the horseradish, salt and pepper in a small bowl and beat until smooth using a fork. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. To finish, stir in the beets and 1 tsp of the honey and then add about 1 cup of water to reach a preferred consistency. Remove the pot from the heat, cover and allow to sit for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.

Quinoa Falafels ½ cal chickpeas, rinsed and drained Coconut oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 shredded carrot 1/3 cup cooked quinoa 2 tbsp. cilantro (fresh coriander) 1 tbsp. ground cumin ¼ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper Flax egg (e tbsp. flax meal with one cup hot water)

Avacado Tahini Dressing 1 ripe avocado ¼ cup tahini 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice (about ½ lime) 2 tbsp. cilantro (fresh coriander) ½ cup water Blend all dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender. Set aside. Pulse the chickpeas in a food processor

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medium heat until it shimmers. Add the onion, garlic, chili and salt; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion softens and turns light golden, about 5 minutes.

until no more whole chickpeas remain. Heat 1 tbsp. coconut oil in a frying pan on medium heat and fry the onions and garlic until soft. Combine chickpeas, onion mixture, quinoa, cilantro, cumin, salt & pepper, and vegan “egg” mixture. Form the mixture into 12 balls and flatten slightly. Heat a couple tablespoons of cocnut oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Add the falafel patties and cook for about 3 minutes each side, or until lightly browned. Serve with dressing, either straight up or in pita bread with lettuce, tomato, etc.

Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until it darkens, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes with their juices and the pepper; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Decrease the heat to maintain a light boil and cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes.

To keep the falafels raw vegan, roll them into balls and dip in flax egg. Then roll each in sesame seeds. Dehydrate on high for 4 hours. Recipe from Drew McCall Burke, local Plant-Based Health and Wellness Coach here in the Grand Strand. For more information contact Drew at veganreality@hotmail.com or call 401441-2199

Greek Millet Saganaki with Shrimp and Ouzo Millet 1¼ cups purified water ¾ cup millet 1 bay leaf Pinch of fine sea salt Saganaki 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion (1 small) 1 clove garlic, peeled and slightly crushed 1 small hot green chili, minced (optional) ¼ tsp fine sea salt 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 (28-oz) BPA-free can whole tomatoes, crushed in a bowl ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ cup green pimiento-stuffed olives,

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halved if large 4 oz coarsely crumbled Greek feta cheese (about 1 cup), preferably made from sheep’s milk Shrimp 1 lb jumbo shell-on shrimp from a reputable fishmonger, deveined and patted dry (or substitute firm tofu, cut into bite-sized pieces) Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 /3 cup ouzo or other aniseflavored liqueur ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley To prepare the millet, bring the water, millet, bay leaf, and salt to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Decrease the heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Uncover, remove the bay leaf and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, make the saganaki. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over

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Stir in the millet and green olives. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust (keeping in mind that olives and feta cheese are typically salty). Remove the pot from the heat, sprinkle with the feta and cover to allow the cheese to soften. To prepare the shrimp (or tofu), season them with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until it shimmers. Add the shrimp. Cook, undisturbed, until the shrimp or tofu pieces turn golden, 1 to 2 minutes, and then flip them with a spatula and cook until the shrimp are just opaque throughout or the tofu has warmed through, 1 to 2 more minutes, depending on the size. Add the ouzo and cook until it’s syrupy, about 30 seconds. Using a spatula, briskly remove the shrimp from the pan and arrange on top of the millet. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve at once.

All recipes adapted from Simply Ancient Grains or Ancient Grains for Modern Meals, by Maria Speck, courtesy of Ten Speed Press.

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YOUR MOUTH TELLS A STORY

Functional Dentistry Connects Oral Health to Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease by Linda Sechrist

he focus of functional medicine—whole person health care—easily expands to include dentists trained in oral systemic health. Currently embraced by a small percentage of today’s farsighted dentists and doctors, this relatively new field of prevention and wellness views the mouth as a key portal when considering the status of the whole body. Similar to the way doctors of Oriental medicine assess the heart’s pulse to help diagnose health issues throughout the body, these systemic health dentists consider the gums, tongue, teeth and throat to be key signals of overall health. American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH) Executive Director Bobbie Delsasso was a periodontal hygienist for more than 30 years before becoming a consultant and public speaker on the larger perspective. “I taught patients about the importance of good nutrition and alerted them to consult their physician regarding what their mouth health might indicate about their body’s health,” she says. While the academy educates dental professionals to understand the internal workings of nutrition and what the mouth reveals about overall well-being, “Less than 6 percent of physicians even learn adequate basics of nutrition in medical schools,” she notes.

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dentists now include such titles as Arteriology and Vascular Inflammation – The Oral/Systemic Connection, based on a course designed for medical professionals by physician Bradley Bale and Amy Doneen, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, co-founders of the Bale/ Doneen Method for the prevention of heart attack, stroke and diabetes. Mike Milligan, a doctor of dental medicine, founder of Eastland Dental Center, in Bloomington, Illinois, and AAOSH president, explains that heart attack and stroke are triggered by an inflammatory process which can be initiated or exacerbated by periodontal disease and abscessed teeth. Thomas Nabors, a doctor of dental surgery and an authority in molecular analysis and genetic risk assessment for periodontal diseases, provides clinical proof that supports the growing association between medicine and dentistry. “Since our inaugural AAOSH conference [in 2010], Bradley, Amy and Tom have continued to provide the current science and clinical backdrop to the oral/ systemic connection to cardiovascular wellness,” says Milligan.

of tissues. Eventually, individuals can develop sleep apnea, which can also result in hypertension and other problems,” advises Milligan. In sleep apnea, the sleeper’s breathing pauses often or produces hypopnea, slowed or shallow breathing for 10 or more seconds at a time. Fewer than five episodes per hour is normal, with five to 15 considered mild apnea, 15 to 30 moderate and more than 30 severe. Although 20 percent of Americans may have sleep apnea—typically associated with insomnia, tiredness and less oxygen in the body—95 percent of affected individuals go undiagnosed. To help, Milligan suggests that before going to bed we lower the thermostat in the bedroom and avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, watching television or working on a computer. Improved breathing helps assuage snoring, sleep apnea, asthma, hay fever and nasal congestion. Milligan cites Patrick McKeown’s work, explained in his book The Oxygen Advantage. An authority on the Buteyko Breathing Method, McKeown explains how improved breathing dramatically improves oxygenation, releases more energy and supports lifelong health and well-being. Muscle retraining using orofacial myofunctional therapy can help prevent sleep apnea and also abate

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temporomandibular joint disorders. This new field is concerned with orofacial functional patterns and postures when teeth are apart, their status 95 percent of each day and night. It also retrains muscles to keep the tongue at the roof of the mouth and the lips together to prevent breathing through the mouth, correct swallowing function and eliminate poor oral habits such as thumb sucking. Three mechanical treatments for sleep apnea include mandibular advancement oral devices used to move the lower jaw forward, a continuous positive airway pressure machine to aid airway functioning, or surgery, which is the last resort. “The real opportunity for catching and preventing this is with children 5 to 10 years old, when their jaws are developing,” says Milligan. He further cites links discovered between the mouth and brain. “Oral spirochetes, which normally live in the mouth, have been found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Dr. Judith Miklossy, from the International Association for Alzheimer’s, spoke at an AAOSH conference about the link between oral bacteria and dementia, and Garth Ehrlich, Ph.D., professor of microbiology, immunology and otolaryngology at Drexel University College of Medicine, addressed rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of cancers. All of these links are more than enough reasons why good oral hygiene is essential to good health,” says Milligan. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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merican kids’ school, afterschool and weekend schedules now rival the hectic pace of their multitasking parents. Like their adult counterparts, youngsters need time to decompress from the pressures of life and be present in their own skin, and yoga provides the tools to accomplish this. Most adults take to their yoga mat to create harmony in their body and mind, increase flexibility and balance, build muscle tone and strength, and because it makes them feel great. These same benefits apply to children as their developing bodies and minds respond to yoga on a deep level, both on and off the mat.

Start with Watching Breath

“Breathing and mindfulness practices are important for children,” explains Mariam Gates, the Santa Cruz, California, creator of the Kid Power Yoga Program and author of Good Morning Yoga and the upcoming Good Night Yoga. “There is so much that children are not

in control of in their everyday lives; to give them a way to physically process their experience, to self-soothe and find their own internal source of strength, is crucial.” “Having kids experience simply paying attention to their breath as it comes all the way in and moves all the way out can serve them well in every area of their lives going forward,” says Gates. In the classroom, it transfers to learning skills benefited by the ability to focus. From toddlers to teens, children can have a difficult time processing and controlling their emotions, which are vital life skills. Carla Tantillo, founder of Mindful Practices, a Chicago-area wellness organization, has found that yoga and the practice of mindful-

ness help children express themselves in constructive ways. She observes, “In any situation, especially in communities where reactivity, impulsiveness and violent solutions are modeled, yoga empowers children to pause and take a breath so they can own what’s happened, move through it and move on.” “I like yoga because it makes me feel like there is calm all around me,” says 8-year-old Biko Cooper. Dee Marie, the Boulder, Colorado, founder and executive director of Calming Kids, a nonprofit program that integrates yoga into the classroom to foster a nonviolent atmosphere, says, “When a child learns through yoga how to feel a sense of themselves and begins to understand their self-worth and stand tall in their power, they can begin to regulate their breath and their emotions.” These invaluable skills stay with children through adulthood.

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Educators are starting to take notice of yoga’s benefits for children, including those with attention deficit disorders or autism, but yoga practice is still rare among school-age children. As encouragement, “Make it fun,” advises Gates. “It’s essential to create experiences that feel accessible and enjoyable for kids. They must feel empowered to do it themselves and take over the experience.” Six-year-old Carmen Wheeler likes doing yoga with her dad. “Yoga gets me feeling strong and it really calms me down,” she says. Music can help children relax and focus during their practice. Soothing basic instrumentals are good to start; an Internet search for yoga music for kids reveals many options. Parents can assist by incorporating yoga into a child’s daily bedtime ritual. “Do whatever they are willing to do with them,” counsels Marie. “Start by lying on the bedroom floor, doing stretches and focusing on breathing. Then move to the bed and teach some relaxation and visualization techniques.” Marie cautions

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Cultivating Mindfulness in the Classroom by Julianne Hale

hen Scott Frauenheim, director of the Chicago International Charter School (CICS) West Belden, noticed that some students in his kindergarten through eighth grade urban classrooms were not fully engaged, he decided to focus the 2014-2015 school year on mindfulness for both students and faculty. He enlisted the help of Mindful Practices, a Chicago-based school wellness organization founded by Carla Tantillo. Using the strategies Tantillo recommends in her book Cooling Down Your Classroom, teachers were taught to involve students in mindful minutes—short bursts of simple yoga poses, breathing exercises and other techniques—to cultivate

mindfulness. The initiative proved to be powerful and helpful, explains Frauenheim. “Soon students were able to identify areas of personal need throughout the day and cultivate mindfulness within themselves using what they learned.” The program concluded last year, but CICS West Belden teachers and students continue to use designated time to practice mindfulness in the morning and as a classroom mental reset when they notice that students are distracted or unfocused during the day. Mindful Practices’ innovative programs have achieved similar success in other elementary, middle and high schools in the Chicago area.

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parents against insisting that their child’s yoga practice mirror their own. “We have to meet children where they are.” Adults think that yoga has to look a certain way, but sometimes children don’t necessarily want to do the postures we’re familiar with. The best teaching reaches each individual child in a way that resonates with them because yoga is a lifestyle, not an exercise regimen,” she says. Yoga novices and parents that prefer specific guidance can take advantage of local studio classes for children and families or use DVDs, online streaming services and instruction books. Kevin Day, age 5, regularly starts his days with a Boat pose. “I like it because you can do it with a friend,” he says. Lisa Flynn, the Dover, New Hampshire, founder and chief executive officer of ChildLight Yoga and Yoga 4 Classrooms, is optimistic about the future. “In 10 years, I envision social and emotional learning, yoga, and mindfulness integrated at every school and mandated by educational policy,” she says. In addition to improved physical, social, emotional and cognitive health and wellness of the students, teachers and parents, she foresees “a positive shift in the overall school climate.” Julianne Hale is a freelance writer and Natural Awakenings franchise magazine editor in Cleveland, TN.

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JANUARY 28–FEBRUARY 21 “Spinning Jenny” at Atlantic Stage−Thur-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 3pm. By Kevin D. Ferguson. Sometimes life is a merry-go-round, and sometimes it's hard to get off. When Jenny meets Cal she discovers the world outside of the carnival midway and the schemes of her father Alfie, forcing her to choose between the life that she's known or a chance for a new life. $17.50-27.50. Atlantic Stage is an ensemble of professional resident artists committed to artistic excellence, community enrichment, and educational outreach. Theatre at Myrtle Beach Mall, Hwy 17N and Hwy 22, rear mall entrance near Carmike Cinemas. Info: 877287-8587, AtlanticStage.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 To Your Health Anniversary Celebration & Sale w/Jessica Moore−10am-6pm. Celebrating one year anniversary as new owner, with extra special Crazy Tuesday 20% off sale, raffles for prizes and gift baskets, product demos and sample giveaways all day long. 9428 Ocean Hwy in Pawleys Island. Info: 843 237-8111, Facebook and ToYourHealthSC.com. Open Door Reiki Share w/Eileen Foose, RN−79pm. (1st Tues) A gathering of like minds for mini Reiki treatments and a sharing circle. Enjoy the energy work at Unity. Free will love offering to assist the Care Team of Unity. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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and drumming is a great way to shoot those intentions toward manifestation. Love Offering . Info: Bunni, 843-333-9930. Love Offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside. UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

FEBRUARY 5-7 Contemplative Retreat & T'ai Chi Chih w/ Trina McCormick & Theresa Linehan. Spend uninterrupted time on 80 acres of wooded trails and natural beauty. Morning begins with Centering Prayer, entering into rich silence. The spiritual practice of T’ai Chi Chih movements will follow (no experience needed). $275 Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality & the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. Fee includes lodging & meals. 843-382-9777, SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Unity Basics Class−10am-3pm. Learn what the Unity Movement is all about. Free. Lunch provided. RSVP, Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Kriya Yoga Circle w/Paula Kenion MS–1-2pm. Monthly Meditation Gathering, (1st Sat). Learn easy meditation techniques, devotional chanting, and other yoga practices for personal and spiritual growth. Will meditate in chairs for comfort, or bring mats/blankets if preferred. Bella Luna Spa, 47 DaGullah Way, Pawleys Isl. $3 per class. Info: Paula, 843-650-4538.

Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. (1st Wed) Meditation, prayer, hands-on-healing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Welcome Snowbirds! Reception w/Art Works−25pm. Fine, functional & folk art created by 20 local artists, original works by 24 local authors, classic jazz by the AristoCats, and refreshments. Free to look, listen, nosh & chat! The Litchfield Exchange, 14329 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island. 843-235-9600, ClassAtPawleys.com.

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New Moon Drum Circle w/Bunni Vaughan Healy– 7-8:30pm. The perfect time for setting intention

“Super Soul Sunday” w/Rev Margaret Hiller, LUT−11am. Unity Celebration Service. All are

welcome. Love Offering. Community Potluck also follows service (all dishes welcome, vegan and vegetarian also appreciated, grateful for extra food, extra people expected). Connect the Dots Discussion Group meets in Activities Room 1:152:15pm for dialog & sharing of ideas/insights from the Sunday message topic. Love Offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

FEBRUARY 8-13 Wholeness/Holiness Retreat for Women: Opening Minds & Hearts w/Margie Hosch. An integrative retreat designed to bring together spiritual and psychological aspects of lives. A new sense of inner strength and self-nurturing through daily spiritual direction, counseling, creative expression, prayer and silence. $650. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality & the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree. Fee includes lodging & meals. 843-3829777, SpringbankRetreat.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Reiki Share w/Sandra Kaye & Kim Wanamaker−7:30pm. An invitation to the public to experience Reiki Healing with a gathering of a Reiki Master and Practitioners. An ancient laying-on of hands healing technique that uses the Universal Life Force Energy to heal. Register online or call. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, Info: Maribeth, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 The Moveable Feast: Melanie Benjamin The Swans of Fifth Avenue at Pawleys Plantation−11am-1pm. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator’s Wife comes an enthralling new novel centered on two dynamic, complicated and compelling protagonists – Truman Capote & Babe Paley, one of the reigning monarchs of New York’s high society in the 1950s., $25, 843235-9600, ClassAtPawleys.com. Voices of Divine Love–Channeling The Great

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Mothers w/Aurora Gabriel−7-30-9:30pm. Messages are loving and healing. 12 mothers:Mary, Isis, Gaia, Hera, Quan Yin, the Great Water Mother, the great Ancestral Mother. A time to remember and experience Divine Love. Aurora is a channeler, intuitive and spiritual garden coach for 26 years. Fee for 2 hr session, $45. Private sessions scheduled directly. VoicesofDivineLove.com. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, MB. 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

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Southlantic Water Systems at the Home Show 2016−10am-6pm. Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Oak street at 21st Ave N. Join Southlantic, with 200 home improvement exhibitors. Free giveaways, samples, info and brochures. $5 entry for adults, kids free. MBHomeShow.com.

Paint Your Prayer w/Frances Grady. Using watercolor painting, retreat will provide opportunities to pray & rejoice in the divine gift of our creative & artistic energy. Giving expression to creativity facilitates union with one’s Creator. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality & the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $350 fee includes lodging & meals. 843-382-9777, SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Opening the Energy Body: One Day Toning, Breath Work and Energetic Healing Intensive w/ Dale Allen Hoffman, Aramaic Scholar–11am-4pm. Suggested $50 per person, preregistration required. Please bring potluck lunch contribution to share. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Heart Opening w/Maribeth MacKenzie−2-4pm. Heart opening is back bending. Many of us are resistant to opening our hearts and working on our backs as discomfort, fear and uncertainty may appear. Will focus on the many variations of back bends as well as the modifications that are right for your body so you feel safe and are ready to go backwards and open your hearts with grace and ease.$20, Yoga Club Members $10. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, Info: Maribeth, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 “Echoes of an Ancient Dream” w/Guest Speaker Dale Allen Hoffman, Aramaic Scholar–11am Unity service. All are welcome. Followed by 1:30-3:30pm afternoon event: Aramaic Toning and Chanting. Suggested donation $20. Unity Myrtle Beach,

Free ValenDogs Day Meetup! w/Lisa Aprea–1pm. This free dog and dog owner Meetup features Dog CPR demonstration & dog walk with expert trainer. Friendly dogs on leash & up to date on their shots are welcome to attend with their humans. Myrtle Beach YMCA at 5000 Claire Chapin Epps Drive. Meet at the bike & walking path entrance. Info: Lisa, 843-340-8995.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 MB Human Rights Commission Mtg−4:30pm. Open monthly meeting of the MB Human Rights Commission. (3rd Thurs) A free, open, public meeting for all to attend and participate. MB City Services Bldg, Fire Dept. Conf Rm, 921A, N Oak St. (at Mr. Joe White Ave), MB, Hotline: 843-9181130, HR Dept: 843-918-1114. Facebook.com/ HumanRightsMyrtleBeach. The Moveable Feast: Susan Meissner Stars over Sunset Boulevard at Surf, Beach & Golf Club, North Myrtle Beach−11am-1pm. Meissner’s novel, A Fall of Marigolds, was named to Booklist’s Top Ten Women’s Fiction titles for 2014, and The Shape of Mercy was named by Publishers Weekly as one of the 100 Best Novels of 2008. Her latest, set in the golden age of Hollywood, is the story of two studio secretaries who become best friends while working on the set of the most iconic film ever produced, Gone with the Wind., $25, 843-235-9600, ClassAtPawleys.com.

Juicing & Raw Food-Ladies Night w/Drew McCall Burke−5:30-7:30pm. Drew is a raw food chef, fitness coach and author. To Your Health invites a new special guest from the wellness community to share their knowledge each 3rd Thursday for Ladies Night. Also, special discounts on skin & body care and women's wellness items. Free Event. 9428 Ocean Hwy in Pawleys Isl. 843 237-8111, Facebook & ToYourHealthSC.com.

FEBRUARY 19-21 12-Step Retreat for Women w/Kathy McGrogan & Dot Goodwin. A weekend of exploring the 12step recovery process through Native American Spirituality as a way to connect with one’s Higher Power. Experiences will include sage blessings, prayer lodge, drumming, & sacred pipe. Open to members of any 12-step program. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality & the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $195 fee includes lodging & meals. 843-382-9777, SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Chandler Oyster Roast w/Friends of Waccamaw Library−3-5pm. Dedicated to naming one of the conference rooms at the new Waccamaw Library for the Peterkin/Chandler families, Lee Brockington and Billy Baldwin will share memories of Genevieve “Sister” Peterkin. Great location, great food, great company. $60, Friends Center, 41 St. Paul Place, Litchfield, Info: Linda, 843-545-3387 or linda@ClassAtPawleys.com. Winter Bliss: A Couples Connection Workshop w/Joanna Ducey−5-7pm. Enjoy simple partner postures learn valuable verbal communication techniques taught by Ruthi Cohen, Energy Life Coach. Must preregister. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, MB 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com. Myrtle Beach Drum Circle w/Rob Jackson– 6-9:30pm. An open/free-form and non-facilitated hippie styled drum circle community. The deeprooted and fundamental tradition is based on African/Middle Eastern stylized drumming, free-form dance and belly dance, hooping, and other various inter-community variances. No alcohol, smoking. Pets and children must be tended. Free. Myrtle Beach State Park, Snow Moon - Fireplace Shelter. Facebook: Myrtle Beach Drum Circle.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Free Yoga for Kids w/Javier Lopez–11am-noon. As part of the 11am Unity Youth class, a certified yoga instructor will do Yoga designed for kids. Meditation and de-stress time will be built into the instruction. Snacks provided. Parents are welcome to attend the 11am service in sanctuary or observe the Yoga class. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. “Your Own State of the Union” w/Rev. Margaret Hiller−11am Unity service. All are welcome. Annual Membership Meeting follows service. All congregants welcome & Voting Members especially requested to attend. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Healing Circle w/Dawn Yager & Karen Patriarca– 5-6:15pm. An intro to the healing ability of herbs, as well as therapeutic pranayama and meditation. Each month is a different selection of herbs to

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prepare, taste and share. Feb. is alternative blood cleansing herbs. $20 Pre-registration required. Shanti MB 7901 Ocean Hwy, MB. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Unity LGBT Group Meeting w/Dana Curtin−6:30-8 p.m. (Last Tues ea mo.) All LGBT people welcome. Whether struggling with being gay, lesbian, transgender or with friends or family who are, share conversations within a faith community. Embrace oneness, not secrets. Info: Dana at 415-902-0984, dana@cyvision.com. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. “What Do You Really Want“ Workshop w/ Sandy Noll, Personal Coach−6:30pm-8pm. What Do You Really Want? In this interactive workshop, will help you determine What You Really Want in your life and how to create and attract it. You will be amazed at how your thoughts and words attract your experiences. $25. 1601 Oak St. #207, Myrtle Beach. Sandy Noll, 719-651-9921 WhatDoYouReallyWant.net, whatdoyoureallywant@live.com.

FEBRUARY 23-25 Making Sense of Myself: A 3 Keys Workshop w/Tamera Helms. Personality profiles such as the Meyer Briggs & Enneagram are used to examine the parts of the personality & to understand internal conflict & irrational behaviors. The 3 Keys model provides a personality map of the whole self, offering direction & a tool for the journey home to the land of your soul. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality & the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $325 fee includes lodging & meals. 843-382-9777, SpringbankRetreat.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 The Moveable Feast: Ashley Warlick, The Arrangement−11am-1pm. Warlick’s debut novel, The Distance from the Heart of Things, won the Houghton Mifflin Literary Fellowship, the youngest recipient ever at 23. A dedicated cook and published food writer, she based The Arrangement on the early career and tumultuous love life of the great food writer MFK Fisher. At Ocean One, Litchfield, $25, 843-235-9600, ClassAtPawleys.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Astrology 102 workshop w/Isabelle Boyd−34:30pm. 2nd astrology workshop in Isabelle's series, which will focus on the Cycles of the Moon: A Moonshadow Dance, in your natal birth chart and how the moon affects and is affected by the other planets. $20, pre-registration highly recommended (Isabelle needs to organize all charts for the workshop). Shanti South studio at Litchfield Exchange 14361 Ocean Hwy, PI. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 “Performance/Transformance” w/Rev. Margaret Hiller−11am Unity service. All are welcome. At 12:30pm, Connecting the Dots–Coffee & Conversation social hour and discussion after the service. Get your coffee and share ideas/insights from the Sunday message topic. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-2388516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. B e g i n n e r s Vi n y a s a Wo r k s h o p w / A p r i l Whited−1-2:30pm. April breaks down the basic structure of a Vinyasa practice, offering modifications and props for every student and every pose. A slow paced practice with part lecture. Recommended for those that are new to the asana practice, and those that have a practice but feel they have unanswered questions. $20. Pre-registration recommended, but walk-ins are always welcome as space is available. Shanti South studio at Litchfield Exchange, 14361 Ocean Hwy, PI. 843467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 33 Yoga Retreat to Ft.Lauderdale with Dawn Yager & Nicole Zimmer- Vinyasa and Yin yoga practices with Nicole & Dawn, a private chef making your all meals, Paddle Board yoga practices in the Florida sun, private pool, jacuzzi, and yogi bonding in a beautiful castle. $500 secures your place for this amazing experience. Twin Bed $1,500, Full $1,700, Queen $1,800, King Single $2,250, King Shared $3,000 for 2. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

FEBRUARY 29-MARCH 1 Unity Week Long Curriculum of LUT Classes. Can be taken for audit, or credit towards Licensed Unity Teacher (LUT) certification. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

FEBRUARY 29-MARCH 3 Quilting: Stitching Our Lives Together w/Mary Meyers. Create a simple star block by learning the techniques of cutting, piecing, sewing, and quilting. By choosing colors and patterns, participant will explore what their choices reveal about the beauty of their own lives. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality & the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $400 fee includes lodging & meals. 843-382-9777, SpringbankRetreat.org.

lookingforward TUESDAY, MARCH 1 Open Door Reiki Share w/Eileen Foose, RN−79pm. (1st Tues) A gathering of like minds for mini Reiki treatments and a sharing circle. Enjoy the energy work at Unity. Free will love offering to assist the Care Team of Unity. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. (1st Wed) Meditation, prayer, hands-on-healing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

SUNDAY-TUESDAY, MARCH 6-8 Basketry: Weaving Balance & Beauty w/Linda Szocik. Enjoy the contemplative art of basket-making. Woven into the schedule will be time for personal reflection & communal prayer. No experience necessary; materials furnished. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality & the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $325 fee includes lodging & meals. 843-382-9777, SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 "Awakening at the Beach - Just say Yes!" w/ Michael Damian−10am-4pm. Spiritual teacher and clinical psychologist whose personal studies with Adyashanti and Eckhart Tolle helped him awaken to the awareness of ‘unity and no separate self’. $65 if paid by 2/20, $75 after and at the door. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org, MichaelDamian.org

MARCH 12-19 Icon Painting as Prayer w/Christopher Marie Wagner. Enter into the deep prayer time of Lent through the writing of the icon of St. Kateri Tekakwitha. Learn the basic techniques of iconography and the symbolism and spirituality of the icon and will complete an icon using acrylics and gold leaf. No experience is necessary. Materials fee: $40. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $675 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-9777 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

Drink Small Birthday Concert presented by CLASS at Hobcaw Barony−3-5pm. The 82-year-old legendary "Blues Doctor" and 2015 NEA National Heritage Fellow, Drink Small, will deliver his trademark booming voice and boisterous personality to a limited audience in the intimate setting of Kimbel Lodge. Lee Brockington will host this special event. $25, 843-235-9600, ClassAtPawleys.com.

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Unity Myrtle Beach Sunday Morning Circle w/Susan Boles, LUT & Lesta Sue Hardee–9:3010:30am. Book Study: The Infinite Way by Joel Goldsmith. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Doterra Oil Class at Modern Cleansing−by appt, call to set time. Learn how to get $100 of free doTerra Essential Oils. Modern Cleansing Wellness, 6371 Dick Pond Rd, MB. RSVP & call for info: 843-828-4665.

Unity Myrtle Beach Celebration Service w/ Rev. Margaret Hiller & Guests–11am. Prayer, meditation, song, messages & family. Music by the Unity Band. Youth programs. Bookstore open 10am-1pm. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

monday Doterra Oil Class at Modern Cleansing−by appt, call to set time. Learn how to get $100 of free doTerra Essential Oils. Modern Cleansing Wellness, 6371 Dick Pond Rd, MB. RSVP & call for info: 843-828-4665. Intro to Yoga Basics w/Karyl Tych−5:30-6:30pm. New to yoga or returning? Come to this class to learn the core poses of classical yoga. Includes a variety of standing, seated, forward bends and twists. Class size 6-8. Drop In $12. Live Oak Yoga Studio 9904A, N Kings Hwy,•Myrtle Beach. 843340-9642, LiveOakYogaStudio.com.

tuesday Doterra Oil Class at Modern Cleansing−by appt, call to set time. Learn how to get $100 of free doTerra Essential Oils. Modern Cleansing Wellness, 6371 Dick Pond Rd, MB. RSVP & call for info: 843-828-4665. Weight Loss Challenge w/Inlet Nutrition. Drop in & drop pounds at Inlet Nutrition. One time $20 fee. Payout to the top 3 winners, based on % of weight lost. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet Info and RSVP, Linda Sacchetti Inlet: 843-424-9586, GrandstrandBiggestLoser.com.

Free Metabolism Test w/Linda Sacchetti. Find out your body fat %, pounds of body fat, lean body weight & what your targets should be, by individual appt in MI. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586. Revitalize Your Beauty Free Spa Beauty Facial w/Linda Sacchetti. Defy aging for younger looking skin with antioxidants, aloe vera, and glucosamine. Includes a light weight clay mask to improve texture, tone, and firming. By individual appt in Murrells Inlet and MB. 843-424-9586. Animal Care: For the Love of Your Pet w/Lisa Aprea−10-11am. (3/2-3/30) A five week course on how to take the very best care of your pet. Designed for the non professional and includes weekly presentation on the following topics: training & behavior, first aid & medical care, grooming, ongoing care. Ask questions pertaining to your own pet and share your stories as they relate to the topic. Info: 843-340-8995, Carolinadog21@gmail.com. Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–11am-4pm. Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as unique gift items. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Natural Health Workshop w/Essential Infusions– Noon-1pm. Health topics change each week and include weight management, stress and anxiety, depression, managing blood sugar and more. Learn easy steps you can take, with support. RSVP, space is limited. Essential Infusions, 10195 Beach Drive, Calabash. Info: Stephanie, 843-467-1717, Essentialinfuslions.com. Brown Bag Lunch & Book Group w/Rev. Margaret Hiller & Friends–12:30-1:45 pm. New book Taking the Leap by Pema Chodron. Love Offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Quilters Unite! w/Sarah Raphael−10am-Noon. Simple & easy, no special skills required. Materials provided to make quilts for homeless, hospice, others in need. Info: Sarah, 828-514-8034. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Gentle Yoga at Unity w/ April Amoreena−23pm. Gentle class with Certified & Insured Yoga Instructor open to all levels, beginners welcome. $10 per class. Unity of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Free Thinkers AA−5-6pm. Endeavors to maintain a tradition of free expression where all are welcome – believers, agnostics, atheists and all, open to all expressing belief, doubts and disbeliefs. At Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, Info: Lewis 843-877-3252.

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

Ashtanga Yoga w/Yoga in Common−6-7:30pm. $15 drop in. Pre- registration not required. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, MB, 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

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Myrtle Beach Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist Study and Meditation Group w/Andrew Appel– 7:30pm. Intro to Buddhism, book study and basic meditation instruction. Mantra meditation and traditional Tibetan Buddhist chanting practices

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Chenrezig/Amitabha. Free or donations welcome but not required. Forestbrook area, MB. Info & directions: Andrew, 843 655-8056, simplygoldenevents.wix.com/mbkksg#.

thursday Doterra Oil Class at Modern Cleansing−by appt, call to set time. Learn how to get $100 of free doTerra Essential Oils. Modern Cleansing Wellness, 6371 Dick Pond Rd, MB. RSVP & call for info: 843-828-4665. Adult Survivors Support Group w/Rape Crisis Center–5:30-7:30pm. Free, open to all. Meet at 1551 21st Ave N, Myrtle Beach. Info: 843-448-3180. Vinyasa Flow Yoga w/Sherrill Bailey−5:456:45pm. A creative sequence of yoga poses while connecting with breath. Develop strength and steadiness as heat and energy increase, internally as well as externally. Cultivate balance, flexibility, and endurance with continual movement. A basic knowledge of yoga poses is beneficial. $15 walk-in, 5 class pass $60, 10 class pass $100, 4 wk unlimited $80, and 2 wk new student class pass $30. Yoga DiVita, Parkway Plaza, 2126 Hwy 9E, G-2, Longs. 843-283-2827, YogaDivita.com. A Course in Miracles w/Marc Breines–6:308pm. Brienes helped with the first printing of The Course in Miracles and established the first groups worldwide for CIM. Love Offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr. Info: 704-309-2415. Ashtanga Yoga w/Yoga in Common−6-7:30pm. $15 drop in. Pre- registration not required. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, MB, 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com. Gentle Yoga at Unity w/April Amoreena−7:308:30pm. Gentle class with Certified & Insured Yoga Instructor open to all levels, beginners welcome. $10 per class. Unity of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

friday Doterra Oil Class at Modern Cleansing−by appt, call to set time. Learn how to get $100 of free doTerra Essential Oils. Modern Cleansing Wellness, 6371 Dick Pond Rd, MB. RSVP & call for info: 843-828-4665. Yin Yoga w/Dawn DiVita−9:30-10:30am. targets connective tissue, joints of the body, and lengthening of muscles while offering an opportunity for meditation and contemplation. This class is gentle yet intense, helping to release tension and to practice being present in the moment. $15 walk-in, 5 class pass $60, 10 class pass $100, 4 wk unlimited $80, and 2 wk new student class pass $30. Yoga DiVita, Parkway Plaza, 2126 Hwy 9E, G-2, Longs. 843-283-2827, YogaDivita.com.

One loyal friend is worth 10,000 relatives. ~Euripides

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AROMATHERAPY AND HOLISTIC HEALTH COACHING ESSENTIAL INFUSIONS 843-467-1717 10195-3 Beach Dr Calabash, NC Essentialinfusions.com

Essential Infusions provides awareness, guidance and a roadmap to wellness success with natural solutions. Through holistic health coaching and aromatherapy, Essential Infusions provides one-on-one support to clients that want to lose weight, reduce stress, improve energy and improve sleep with all-natural solutions. Take control of your health and happiness. Through multiple holistic health programs, clients can discover that success is achievable. They encourage you to talk about what is most troubling to you about your conditions, what you most want to change, what support you have to foster change, and what obstacles or difficulties must be removed or minimized to advance healthy behaviors. They focus on the special issues and concerns unique to their individual clients. See the online store for natural aromatic products that cleanse, balance and restore with pure plant extracts and essential oils. Essential Infusions products are guaranteed to leave you feeling drenched in the beauty of nature with natural options for everyday needs. Book your free health evaluation today.

BODYTALK SPA INDIGO

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

BodyTalk 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 BodyTalk 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. BodyTalk 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. BodyTalk will stimulate the body’s innate ability to heal itself on all levels of the body, mind and spirit.

DENTISTRY PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY Drs. Joe Palmer and Daniel Knause 134 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 864-332-4822 PalmerDMD.com

Biological Dentistry using the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One-visit crowns, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoridefree office. See ad, page 2.

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

Renée Lewis brings new modalities to the Grand Strand area with the introduction of Chios Energy Field Healing and Aura Photography Readings. Renée is also a Reiki Master and member of the International Center for Reiki Training. She specializes in crystals with her energy work and utilizes her medical background in her teaching by incorporating physics and biology for easier comprehension. She teaches certification classes for Reiki and Chios and is available for workshops and private sessions or readings. Meets at Spa Indigo, in Myrtle Beach at 1601 Oak St, Ste #207 and soon at the Loris Holistic Health and Education Center.

begins within. Call Mike for a free consultation, or visit MaximizedMind.com for more information. See ad, page 24.

INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC HEALTH COACH THE BE WELL COACH Leslie O’Neill, CHC 843-360-1140 Myrtle Beach TheBeWellCoach.com

When it comes to losing weight or improving your health, have you ever thought to yourself, “I know what do to, why can’t I just do it?” If this is a thought you’ve had, you are not alone! Leslie O’Neill has created programs and services that meet the needs of real people that want to make better choices. Transforming your lifestyle is so much easier when you have a support system in place that meets your individual needs. Leslie’s companies, The Be Well Coach Inc. and Be Well Meal Service, offer customized programs that address weight management, digestive complaints, sugar cravings, food sensitivity and overall wellbeing. Her mission is to help people achieve a healthy and sustainable lifestyle by educating them through holistic coaching programs and/or providing them with chef-created meals. A fullservice wellness company, Leslie offers individual and group wellness coaching, in-home cooking and meal-prepping service, raw juice cleanses and corporate wellness. She has experience in hosting and facilitating wellness workshops, speaking engagements and onsite meal preparation for wellness retreats. Leslie’s core belief is that our health starts on our plate. It is her mission to educate, mentor and inspire others to change the course of their health one meal at a time. Leslie is a certified health coach; a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition; and a member of the Association of Drugless Practitioners and a member of the Slow Food Movement. To find out how you can work with Leslie or learn more about her meal service, call for your free consultation.

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

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classifieds Fee for classifieds is $20 plus $1 per word over 45 words. To place listing, email content to GSPublisher@ naturalawakeningsmag.com. Deadline is the 10th of the month. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY PROVEN PRODUCTS! PROVEN PLAN! ALL WE NEED IS YOU. Are you working your dream job? No? Do you have enough $$ to pay your bills? No? Do you have enough time to spend with your family? No? Then you should take a look at this business opportunity! Call today! 843-424-9586. PARTNER/INVESTOR WANTED for JuiceSmoothie Plant-Based Food Restaurant. We are experienced principals with extensive knowledge in nutrition, food preparation, workshops and retreats. We are interested in partnering with like-minded people to inspire others to live a compassionate, healthy life, and to provide the Grand Strand with a healthy, nurturing establishment. Contact Jimmy @ srvJimmyMack@gmail.com or call 843-808-7727.

EMPLOYMENT ADVERTISING SALES PERSON NEEDED. Are you into the healthy-living sustainable culture? If you love NA and enjoy meeting people, this could be for you. MUST BE A TENACIOUS SELF-STARTER THAT WON’T TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER. Commission for ad sales, work your own hours, mostly from home and outcalls.1099. Calabash to Georgetown. Email: GSpublisher@ naturalawakeningsmag.com

FOR SALE DOG CRATES. Small, medium and large used dog crates. Both wire and plastic crates available. Call 843-340-8995. CSA VEGGIE SHARES IN SPRING. Sretch your grocery dollars further and support local farms and markets by purchasing veggie and meat CSA shares. Meat (grass-fed beef, chicken and lamb ) shares are available now; veggie shares will renew in the spring. By paying in advance, customers support the operation of the farms and receive a significant discount. Info: Charlie Caldwell, Charlie@OvisHillFarm.com. 843-992-9447.

VOLUNTEERS FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED in Horry County. South Carolina MENTOR is seeking families/individuals willing to foster a child in need of a home. Must be 21, have a spare bedroom, driver’s license, dependable vehicle, high school diploma/GED. Up to $930 monthly stipend. For info, contact Barbara, 843-651-6640, ext.13, SC-mentor.com.

The sweetest of all sounds is praise. ~Xenophon 30

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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 7.

NATUROPATHIC PRACTITIONER INNER VISION HEALING ARTS

Dr. Jo Ann Jeffers Clinical Hypnotherapist Ondamed Practitioner Craniosacral Therapist Anti-Aging & Wellness Coaching A4M Member 843-957-1806 InnerVisionHealth.com

Dr. Jo Ann Jeffers is now seeing clients on Tuesdays at Cleansing Power at the Beach, 112 Ye Olde Kings Hwy, off 2nd Ave N, North Myrtle Beach. Dr. Robin Labod and Dr. Jeffers are teaming up to offer a freedom from smoking clinic. Dr. Labod uses a cold laser application method proven to help you stop smoking. Dr. Jeffers uses very effective hypnotherapy sessions. The success rate is 75 percent or more. The entire package is priced at about the cost of one month of tobacco purchases.

NEUROFEEDBACK BRAINCORE NEUROFEEDBACK 800 25th Ave S, Unit A North Myrtle Beach 843-280-7533 671 Jamestown Dr, Ste 208-D Murrells Inlet 844-BRAIN-ON (272-4666) BrainCore.Dianne@gmail.com

BrainCore offers state-of-the-art brain training technology with drug-free, noninvasive treatment and emphasis on quality care with flexible payment options. Neurofeedback (closely related to biofeedback) focuses on analyzing the pathway of neural signals in order to identify signs of irregular brain function. Once the specialists at BrainCore have pinpointed the exact dysfunction occurring within the brain with a specialized QEEG BrainMap, they can then begin development of a customized program aimed at correcting learning difficulties, anxiety disorders, ADD/ADHD, memory loss and more. Scholarships are available. Dianne Kosto is a board certified BrainCore Trainer, or BCN-T, available to do

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informational talks/group discussions regarding several topics of interest. Call today to schedule a free consultation.

PLANT-BASED HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACH DREW MCCALL BURKE

Author, Chef and Personal Trainer Murrells Inlet 401-441-2199 or 217-298-3246 veganreality@hotmail.com Facebook: the Sexy Raw Vegan

Drew McCall Burke is a Raw Food Coach, Speaker and Author of six books on a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet, Juice Cleansing and a Best-selling 30-Day Meal Plan, Be a Sexy Raw Vegan in 30 Days. Drew is Certified in Plant-Based Nutrition, has been a Professional Fitness Trainer for more than 20 years, is a Physical Therapy Student, and has helped hundreds of clients learn to eat a clean diet. The Sexy Raw Vegan (SRV) CREW has hosted transforming Health and Fitness Retreats in Costa Rica; Block Island, R.I; the Outer Banks of N.C.; and New York City. “Our mission is to be the spark in someone’s life to introduce them to an easier and healthier way to feed their body and fuel their ambitions,” says Drew. “Through a Compassionate Vegan Diet, you will discover how easy it is to incorporate fresh organic, ripe whole foods into your everyday life.” SRV Food and Fitness offers One-on-One Coaching; Food Delivery Service of a Five-Day Organic Juice Cleanse Program and an Organic Raw Food Meal Plan; Special Event Catering Services; Rejuvenating Retreats; and in-Home or Destination Location Events.

PSYCHOTHERAPY 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.

The only way to have a friend is to be one. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

WELLNESS COACH LINDA SACCHETTI

Personal Wellness Coach Murrells Inlet 843-424-9586 SCInletTrade.com

As a personal wellness coach, Linda Sacchetti has served the Grand Strand for 11 years. Her mission is teaching nutrition to promote health and well-being. She provides many services, including weight-loss challenge facilitating, wellness evaluations, free "outer nutrition" 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 also "weight loss" at GrandStrandBiggestLoser.com and "business opportunity" at SCInletTrade.com. See ad, page 12.

YOGA DIVITA

Parkway Plaza 2126 Hwy 9E, Unit G2 Longs 843-283-2827 YogaDiVita.com

YOGA IN COMMON

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

Yoga DiVita is a warm, welcoming environment for all to come together. A place to be with ease, breathe with clarity, and move with grace. The multidisciplinary studio is the home of certified teachers in many forms of yoga: Hatha, Anusara, Warm Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin and more. Classes held 7 days per week, mornings and evenings, ages 13 and wiser.

YOGA in COMMON offers classes during a wide variety of hours, seven days per week. They welcome all studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; new or those returning to yoga. Their schedule is also great for those that want to practice daily. Visit their website or follow them on Facebook to keep up with their wellness gatherings and special events.

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

Inlet Yoga is dedicated to serving yoga students at every level of their personal practice, offering classes seven days a week from beginner to advanced. Classes include Ashtanga, Hot Vinyasa, Slow Flow, Yin Yasa, Gentle, Chair, Restorative and Prenatal. Our $5 Community Class on Saturdays, from 11 am to noon, benefits the Coastal Animal Rescue and is followed by a free meditation class from 12-12:30 pm. Call for more information.

LIVE OAK YOGA STUDIO

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

Being listened to is so close to being loved that most people cannot tell the difference. ~David Augsberg

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. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

SHANTI YOGA

7901 Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach 14361 Ocean Hwy, Litchfield Exchange Litchfield/Pawleys Island 843-467-5444 ShantiMyrtleBeach.com

Shanti Yoga offers Ashtanga (led and mysore), Vinyasa and Hot yoga classes. 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 8..

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