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Our May issue celebrates women’s wellness, with our main feature, Aging Gracefully, focusing on fine-tuning wellness care for maximum results to enjoy life well into our older years. The mission of our magazine is to offer ways to make taking care of ourselves and each other our most important endeavor. We bring you local experts and nationally recognized authorities who address how to avoid disease, be fit, be active and enjoy living to the fullest. Even when health disasters strike, we offer ideas for you to proactively support your healing to get back to living and loving. But to achieve ideal fitness and wellness, one needs to want it, believe that it is achievable, within reach and worth the effort. It means challenging ourselves physically with exercise, but also intellectually and emotionally with education and interaction as part of a lifestyle that helps us grow. We need to implement our knowledge concerning how to find and prepare the most nutritious foods, exercise wisely and take care to avoid stress. Are we making progress, getting fitter, living greener and with integrity? Recently, the Gallup organization of pollsters and survey takers came out with a report that identified the population of the Grand Strand as the sixth fattest in the United States. There may be a number of contests we’d all love to win, but this one certainly takes the cake, icing and all, with a side of ice cream. This is not progress toward living better. According to Gallup, poverty, lack of education, economic barriers to health care, and a marketplace filled with poor-quality foods are indicators for obesity. While we all suspect there are environmental toxins in food, water and air that may be stimulating a propensity toward obesity, it remains that we’re still making poor choices. The report shows that many of us have no health insurance, and that we can’t afford health care; however, we can’t afford to be sick. Obesity-related health conditions, such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes, can be prevented. Let’s all take a quiet, contemplative breath, and commit to taking small steps in the right direction: Vow to walk in our neighborhoods daily, at least a few blocks, but perhaps a little more each day. Vow to drink water, and never drink soda or sweet tea ever again. Vow to visit a neighborhood farmers’ market monthly. Vow to eat local greens daily and less processed and fast foods. Vow to support legislation that makes our health care, economy, education and food quality first priority. Be inspired by someone who has achieved the fitness goals you desire, and take steps to follow in his or her path. We have many members in our community, many of whom are featured in this magazine, who have made miraculous and wonderful changes in their lives, and have often chosen health and fitness careers affording them the possibility to share their secrets. I’m certain we can offer some of that inspiration within these pages. Be Well,

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newsbriefs Natural Healing Center Opens in Myrtle Beach

r. Jin Li Dong has been helping patients for more than 30 years in the medical field, first as an OB/GYN surgeon in China and presently as a licensed acupuncturist and chiropractor on the Grand Strand. In the last 15 years, she realized that the true pathway to healthy living is through optimal diet, supplemental nutrition and natural healing techniques. Through personal experience, she recognized that the most powerful healing starts with lifestyle, which includes eating correctly, exercising, detoxification and taking the right supplements to build up the immune system. Her passion to provide her patients with the most comprehensive approach to combat their illnesses led to the opening of the new Natural Healing Center (NHC). The mission of NHC is to guide you as you make lifestyle changes to battle the disease that is threatening your state of well-being. NHC offers an all-inclusive personalized lifestyle plan. It is your health partner, coach and a friend to help you lead a better and healthier life. With the help of NHC’s professional staff, you shall no longer be afraid of chronic and life-altering conditions, such as autoimmune disorders, degenerative diseases, neurological diseases, cancer, and acute and chronic pain. NHC is here to relieve the burden by preparing nutritious meals and providing you with multiple therapies that will help you detox and strengthen your immune system to fight the disease or disorder that is robbing you from enjoying your life and time with your family. NHC’s gentle program uses multiple therapies that are available from 8 am to 6 pm, seven days a week. Each patient is unique, and so are the therapy options. At first, your needs are determined, and through various exam procedures your problem is isolated. From there, NHC’s doctors offer a variety of tools to begin your healing process. Therapies offered at NHC include genotype, Dr. Budwig’s diet, infrared sauna, resonant therapy, mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy, vegetable juicing, acupuncture, chiropractic care, natural cancer protocols, exercise, healthy cooking, and much more. For more info, contact Dr. Jin Li Dong or Dr. Brian Brown at 843-839-9996 or visit NaturalHealingCenterMB. com. Natural Healing Center is located at 4810 N Kings Hwy, in Myrtle Beach, in the Alternative Health Clinic building. See ad, page 17.

Springbank Mother’s Day Contemplative Retreat

special retreat for mothers and daughters will be featured at Springbank Retreat during May. And the Springbank staff is busy planning workshops and other offerings for the fall. Located near Kingstree in a quiet, rural setting,

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Springbank has been an ecumenical center for retreats, hospitality, healing, Earth education, and the arts for more than 50 years. On May 10 through12, Springbank staff members Sisters Trina McCormick and Theresa Linehan will present a Mother’s Day Contemplative Retreat. For this weekend workshop, participants are invited to retreat into the quiet of nature and their own souls. It will be a time to listen and be in the comforting silence, while spending uninterrupted time on the 80 acres of wooded trails and natural beauty of Springbank. The retreat can be a gift for mom or a way for daughters to treat themselves. Spiritual direction, healing massage, and healing touch/clinical aromatherapy are available upon request. There will be guided meditation in the morning, afternoon and evening, along with time for reflection and prayer. In September, a Well-Springs workshop, Embracing Life Transitions: Deep Work in a Light Way, will help participants lift their hearts and minds in a way that will help them prepare for growth and change. Another workshop, Vitality in Aging, will support participants as they explore their resources for resilience and vitality. October workshops include Awareness Through Writing: Expressing from the Heart. This workshop will help visitors awaken to a deeper awareness of their inner lives through expressive writing. They will identify and express in writing—through both poetry and prose—what their hearts hold. Participants can explore their creative side with Awakening the Spirit Within: Learning to Play the Flute and Drum-Making. Participants will find out how to use a Native American-style flute to express their inner song. By creating and crafting a handheld drum in the Native tradition, participants will learn how to share in the ancient wisdom of our Native sisters and brothers. The drums will be blessed and awakened at the end of the class. Program fees include lodging and meals. For more info, contact Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree, at 843-382-3438 or visit SpringbankRetreat.org. See ad, page 14.

Green SPARK Program Success Recognized by President Barack Obama

he Wellness Council, a local nonprofit education organization, has a mission to educate, create awareness for, and foster the growth of health and wellness throughout the state of South Carolina. One of its programs, Shaping Potential And Reaching Kids (SPARK), was recently honored with a letter from President Barack Obama, which recognized the accomplishments of the students and the program. “They had to either ‘solve’ climate change or reduce the

number of students with type 2 diabetes,” explained Executive Director Kristi Falk. “They had to do research and put it into a report. “I had already received praise from the US Dept of Education about the program, and now the President! I am doing a happy dance!” The kids have their first fundraising dinner scheduled for May 9 at 6:30 pm. It's Mother Nature's Dinner at Whittemore Park School. The menu is inspired by the foods they are growing in the school garden. The students will be selling tickets for $10 each to the dinner as well as helping to prepare and serve the meal. The Wellness Council supports the community with many wellness, fitness and education programs, several of which are created specifically to introduce school children to sustainability, natural health and wellness. They depend entirely on donations and volunteerism. For more info, contact Kristi Falk at 843-995-3199 or visit WellnessCouncilCSC.org. See ad, page 10.

On the Move Yoga in Common On April 15, Linda Phillips, owner of Yoga in Common, signed a lease on a new, bigger space at 3062 Deville St, in Market Common, not far from the original Yoga in Common studio. The new space will accommodate classes for both Yoga in Common and Yoga in the Forest, which will consolidate into the single location. Linda expects the studio to be complete and ready for classes near the first of May. For more info, call Linda Phillips at 843-839-9636 or visit YogaInCommon.com.

Childbirth Class at Secret Lotus Yoga

ow your childbirth experience unfolds will profoundly affect your life, regardless of whether you think it will, and is an event you will never forget. Understanding how your body works and what you can do during childbirth to benefit yourself and your baby will help you to make informed decisions and achieve greater comfort and control during labor and birth. Doula Amanda Hynes and Lyndsay Bahn Trimble, of Secret Lotus Yoga, are teaming up to help take the mystery out of childbirth for young mothers-to-be. Included will be the techniques that simplify the childbirth process to reduce fear and increase birth satisfaction. The classes will improve your childbirth literacy to help you communicate with your caregiver and more easily understand the decisions that affect your care. The class series will be held Saturdays, June 1, 8, 15 and 22, at Secret Lotus Yoga, 417 79th Ave N, in Myrtle Beach. The cost is $225 per couple for 12 hours of instruction. This includes the cost of all take-home materials, snacks and access to special guest experts. A deposit of $50 is required to reserve a space in class.

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For more info and to reserve a spot, contact Amanda Hynes at 843-458-1272 or visit HynesChildbirthServices. com.

Myrtle Beach Area 6th Fattest in the US

he Gallup Healthways Well-being Index is a report provided by a survey and analysis firm that provides a timely snapshot of Americans’ health and well-being to inform governments, businesses and health care providers. The index combines Life Evaluation, Physical Health, Emotional Health, Healthy Behavior, Work Environment, and Basic Health Access information, using survey data. While many in South Carolina deflect to criticism of the state’s failing quality statistics by directing attention to Mississippi, this time it won’t work. The Grand Strand, identified as the Myrtle Beach/North Myrtle Beach/Conway metro area, was listed as the sixth fattest city in the country overall. #6. Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC. > Obesity rate: 33.1% > Pct. with high blood pressure: 40.9% (3rd highest) > Pct. exercise regularly: 55.8% (46th highest) > Poverty rate: 18.9% (98th highest) > Pct. with at least bachelor’s degree: 24.4% (169th lowest) The shocking poor health and obesity in our area is attributed to poor education, poverty, unemployment and lack of access to affordable health care, often due to a lack of insurance or funds to pay for health care directly. The result is a predictor of an approaching disaster of strokes, heart attacks, diabetes and related illnesses in epidemic proportions. The public cost to care for those unable to care for themselves is expected to balloon due to accelerating demands. The urgency for the entire population to seek wellness alternatives is dire. For more info, visit Gallup.com/poll/wellbeing.aspx and 247wallst.com/2013/04/12/americas-fattest-cities/.

Born to Be Healthy, Living to Stay Healthy

ouldn’t it be nice to engage fully in life and do the things you love, instead of standing on the sidelines? Can you imagine seeing your physician only one time a year for an uneventful exam to discuss all of the things you are doing correctly to keep your body performing at its peak? Make small consistent efforts and investments in your health, like walking regularly, to see incredible, beneficial changes. You can start by drinking more water, eating fresh food, moving daily, getting more rest, and breathing deeply every day. You can stop dysfunction at the cellular level by giving your body a daily supply of essential nutrients that invests in your present and future vitality. Linda Sacchetti, owner of Inlet Nutrition, has a free Fit Club event every Thursday on the beach and provides free wellness coaching to attendees. Anyone can join regardless

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newsbriefs of current fitness level, and all are welcome. It takes discipline and consistency. Increase your odds of avoiding acute and chronic health conditions and reduce your health care costs by feeding your body the right blend of key nutrients; and learn how to avoid the “lifestyle killers,” such as a heart attack, stroke, diabetes or cancer. Don’t be a prisoner of your health status. Schedule your wellness evaluation today so you can improve your health and enhance your life through a natural approach to nutrition. This is a choice on your part for us all to get healthy together. For more info, contact Linda Sacchetti, personal wellness coach and owner of Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet, at 843-424-9586. See ad, page 10.

Reconnecting with the Mother Sunday, May 12

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umans have progressed to the stage where they are so far removed from the Mother Earth that they don’t always know how to feel the connection with Her; we replaced natural instinct with technology,” according to Vaughan “Bunni” Healy. “We need to make a reversal, physically as well as in consciousness. Many of the chemicals we use and the habits we have developed are injurious to the planet and our children. These habits promote industrial greed that we no longer wish to participate in. We can make some easy and fun changes.” Unity Christ Church, a spiritual center for peace education, welcomes Bunni as guest speaker, 11 am, Sunday, May 12, and also at 1:30 to 3:30 pm for a workshop titled Eco-Friendly Households. Bunni will lead an afternoon of informative fun where everyone will make body sprays and linen and room sprays that are healthy, simple and inexpensive, and teach about natural soaps, cleaners and how to replace all the dangerous chemicals in your home with safe natural items. You will learn how to create your own natural alternatives for all the detergents and chemicals in your bathroom, laundry and kitchen. Attendees will go home with a fabulous smelling spray of their choice, and lots of information for simple changes and products you can make that will save money, improve your life and help restore Mother Earth. With days spent at our computers, we can get lost in technology and feel far from the source of life, nature, but embracing nature helps us feel centered. The act of simplifying life to natural origins is life affirming. Bunni’s low-tech workshop will provide you with some ways to simplify and connect. Bunni started making soap in her “back-to-nature days” in the ‘70s. She has been building websites and teaching web design since the late ‘90s. She calls this the yin and yang of technology, and loves it all. 6

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Unity Christ Church is located at 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, in Surfside. For more info, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 16.

On the Move Advanced Alternative Health

dvanced Alternative Health, in Surfside, also called AA Health Therapy and Training, is relocating to a new space, nearly double the previous size, and will be offering expanded wellness and fitness opportunities for physical therapy, personal training rehabilitation and healing. Owner Scott Fullex has plans to improve the space to accommodate a state-of-the-art functional training gym and studio space for yoga and group fitness classes, such as Zumba. As clients are educated through training and rehabilitation, they can use the facility as a member of the 100 Club to continue their therapy exercises as needed on their own. The 100 club is limited to 100 members, and at $85 per month, includes a monthly massage or manual therapy, various group classes and even haircuts with discounts on all other services. Fullex rehabilitated himself following an injury that broke his back. Doctors told him he would be permanently disabled, but with care, therapy and determination, he has recovered to full capability and has dedicated his career to healing others through fitness, wellness and therapy, blending accepted medical perspectives with alternative and complementary treatment. The new location is a new portion of the existing complex, at 4620 Dick Pond Rd–Hwy 544, in Myrtle Beach. Advanced Alternative Health is also promoting its new massage therapist, Theresa Bellomo, with discounts for new clients at $50 for a one-hour massage and $10 for an infrared body treatment. For more info, call Advanced Alternative Health at 843650-8889 or visit AdvAltHealth.com. See ad, page 18.

Love Your Liver When it comes to achieving good health, taking care of your liver should be a top priority. After all, the liver is the central processing department of the body; responsible for hundreds of functions that impact your hormonal health, nutrition, digestion, cholesterol levels and more. According to the Canadian Liver Foundation, fatty liver disease is currently the most common liver disease in Canada. It’s characterized by a build up of fat in the liver and progresses from fat accumulation to inflammation, and eventually, scarring (cirrhosis). With conscientious care, this disease is preventable. Rahim Habib, naturopathic doctor provided several great ways to show your liver more love. Following through on a liver cleanse at least once a

year can be helpful in more ways than one. It gives the liver a break from processing harsh foods, and with the help of herbs such as artichokes and milk thistle, a liver cleanse will also flush out the rest of your digestive system. Avoid pesticides, herbicides and other harsh chemicals. They all eventually end up in your liver and can easily cause bruising or other harsh affects to the liver. By being mindful to drink plenty of water, exercise and breathe deeply, you can easily navigate your way to amazing liver health. Bell Lifestyle has products that support a liver cleanse and can be found at Ocean Lakes Pharmacy, in Surfside Beach, at 1415 Hwy 17 N, and Nye’s Pharmacy, in Conway, at 1600 10 th Ave. For more info, call 800-333-7995 or visit BellLifestyle.com. See ad, back page.

City Hall, opens at10 am and closes at 3 pm for the season, on Wednesdays and Fridays. The Conway market, downtown at 217 Laurel St, opens Saturday, May 4, at 8 am for the season. The Deville Street market, in Market Common, also opens Saturday, May 4, for the season, at 10 am. For more info, visit Facebook: Waccamaw Cooperative, WaccamawMarkets.org. See ad, page 24.

Sacred Chant - Kirtan Concert with Prema Hara, May 31

Brickhouse Cardio Club Adds Group Fitness Offerings

inda Calvanico, owner of Brickhouse Cardio Club, in Surfside Beach, announced the addition of Bender Barre Method classes and Bokwa Fitness, new fun group fitness program where you "sweat the alphabet and dance the digits." While the saying goes “dance like nobody is watching,” in a group class, everybody is looking. If you fear the new dance fitness programs, you can be confident with Bokwa. It’s not really a dance workout. There is no choreography and no counting steps. Participants draw letters and numbers with their feet while moving together in free-form rhythm to the beat of the music. Anyone can do it, from kids to folks in their 70s; from the "guy with two left feet" to world champion dancers. If you can spell and you can count, you can do Bokwa. Bender Barre Method is a "Barre None" approach to the popular Barre fitness classes, infusing ballet, yoga, Pilates, and strength conditioning, all without the need for a ballet bar. Leslee Bender, founder of the Bender Barre Method, created this program as a safe, effective and inexpensive way to offer Barre fitness to the general population. While known for its Zumba classes, Brickhouse Cardio Club offers yoga, Bokwa Fitness and Bender Barre Method to provide accessible fitness opportunities for everyone, including those unfamiliar with exercise and those who have become bored with gyms and repetitive or lonely exercise routines. Staff are trained and certified in their specialties. For more info, contact Linda Calvanico at 843-655-0839 and visit FitnessPartieZ.com.

Area Seasonal Farmers’ Markets Open

lake Lanford, regional lead agent with Clemson Extension, announced the opening of the Waccamaw Market Cooperative Farmers’ Markets in the area. Beginning Wednesday, May 1, the North Myrtle Beach (NMB) market, at 1st Ave S, between the NMB Library and

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oga International Magazine called Prema Hara’s kirtan concert “a mesmerizing treat for the soul.” Unity Christ Church, a spiritual center for peace education, will host An Evening of Sacred Chant, a kirtan concert by Prema Hara on Friday, May 31, from 7 to 9 pm. Kirtan means to share, to celebrate, to praise and to glorify, and is said to form a bridge between your outer and inner identities, expressing desire to know and love the Divine. The different ragas (melodies) create different moods of spiritual feelings from great joy to deep spiritual awareness and transcend the artificial barriers imposed by the external world. It does not depend upon classic vocal training or musical abilities, but is sung from the joyful heart. Kamaniya and Keshavacharya Das, the couple who forms Prema Hara, have traveled around the world and across the US on several tours, quickly gaining recognition as one of the West’s most prominent kirtan bands. The band is a regular at distinguished kirtan music venues on both coasts, including Jivamukti Yoga (NYC) and Bhakti Yoga Shala (Los Angeles), as well as at heavily attended music festivals like Bhakti Fest and World Peace & Yoga Jubilee. Unity Christ Church is located at 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, in Surfside. Tickets are $15 prepaid or $20 at the door. For more info on Prema Hara, visit PremaHara.com. For more info and payment options, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 16.

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More Sleep Helps Shed Pounds

njoying more zzz’s is not usually associated with weight loss, but a growing number of epidemiological studies suggest that insufficient sleep may be linked to a greater risk of weight gain. The latest results from a study presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior points out that sleep behavior influences body weight by affecting not only how many calories we consume, but also how much energy we expend. When researchers at Tübingen and Lübeck universities, in Germany, and Uppsala University, in Sweden, investigated the effect of short-term sleep deprivation on hunger, physical activity and energy levels, they discovered that insufficient sleep increased the participants’ sensations of hunger by raising the level of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin. The less sleep a person had, the hungrier they felt. After only one night of disrupted sleep, the volunteers moved around less and burned off fewer calories in their resting state than their counterparts who enjoyed a good night’s sleep.

Yoga Reduces Depression in Pregnant Women

regnancy hormones are known to cause myriad physical and emotional symptoms, including unexplainable mood swings. The fluctuations are more serious for one in five expectant moms because they also experience major depression. Now, a groundbreaking study by the University of Michigan offers new hope. Pregnant women identified as psychiatrically high-risk who participated in a 10-week mindfulness yoga intervention experienced significant reductions in their depressive symptoms. Mothers-to-be also reported stronger attachment to their babies in the womb.

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Better Care through Meditation

esearchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center, in New York, suggest that primary care practitioners can improve their communications skills and quality of care via training in mindfulness meditation. A majority of the doctors participating in a recent study reported experiencing an improved capacity to listen more attentively and respond more effectively to others, and do it in a more non-judgmental frame of mind. The scientists found that both doctors and their patients believed the quality of care improved following the training. Source: Academic Medicine.

Natural Oils Lower Cholesterol

ccording to new data presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions, people who switched to cooking with a blend of sesame and rice bran oils experienced noteworthy drops in blood pressure and improved cholesterol levels. The 60-day study in New Delhi, India, involved 300 participants and showed that cooking with a combination of these oils in a variety of ways worked nearly as well as a commonly prescribed high blood pressure medication.

Midwife-Led Birth Centers Improve Outcomes

omen who receive care at midwifeled birth centers incur lower medical costs and are less likely to have Caesarean births than women who give birth at hospitals, according to new findings by the American Association of Birth Centers (AABC). The rising number of Cesarean births in the United States (32 percent in 2010, according to the National Centers for Disease Control National Vital Statistics Report) has generated concern due to short- and longterm health implications for women, their newborns and future pregnancies. The AABC study, which included more than 15,500 women that received care in 79 midwife-led birth centers in 33 states from 2007 through 2010, found that fewer than 6 percent of the participants required a Caesarean birth, compared to nearly 24 percent similarly low-risk women cared for in a hospital setting. Birth centers—homelike facilities functioning within the health care system—are based on a wellness model of pregnancy and birth personalized to individual needs. “They are uniquely positioned to provide healthy women and their newborns with maternity care, avoiding unnecessary Caesarean births,” advises AABC President-elect Lesley Rathbun, a certified nurse midwife and family nurse practitioner. “Americans need to learn about the high-quality care that midwife-led birth centers offer.”

May is Asparagus Month

ometimes referred to as the aristocrat of vegetables, asparagus has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. It was prized by ancient Greeks and Romans for its taste and reputed medicinal qualities, and 19th-century French bridegrooms, believing it was an aphrodisiac, frequently ate several helpings on the eve of their nuptials. The crop reaches its peak during April and May. Packing a fiber-filled punch of vitamins A and C, this princely veggie also delivers significant helpings of folate and rutin, which help to strengthen blood vessels. Its delicate flavor is best preserved by stir-frying or light steaming. Source: FruitsAndVeggiesMatter.gov.

Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives.

Fewer Scans May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

hile screening for breast cancer is important, women should avoid unnecessary medical imaging, according to a recent report issued by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) which identified two factors that increased the risk for the disease: post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy and radiation exposure from medical imaging. Physician Rebecca Smith-Bindman, a professor of radiology and biomedical imaging, epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of California-San Francisco, who contributed to the IOM report, notes that CT scans and other forms of medical imaging have revolutionized medicine and can be lifesaving. However, she recommends that women engage their doctors in the decisionmaking process and discuss the necessity and safety of all potential radiological scans. To understand the risks and benefits, it’s suggested women ask their doctor: “Is this scan absolutely essential? Is it necessary to do it now? Are there other, alternative tests [such as thermography]? How can I be sure the test will be done in the safest way possible? Will having the scan information change the management of my disease? Can I wait until after seeing a specialist before getting the scan?”

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

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Although sales of antibiotic-free meat comprise a tiny fraction of the total market, retailers like Whole Foods, Costco and Trader Joe’s cannot get enough antibiotic-free meat to meet the demand, according to a New York Times report. In a Consumer Reports National Research Center telephone survey, more than 60 percent of respondents said they would be willing to pay at least five cents a pound more for meat raised without antibiotics. For three years, Scott Sechler, owner of Bell & Evans, an organic meat processing company near Fredericksburg, PA, has been feeding his chickens a specially milled diet laced with oregano oil and a touch of cinnamon as a method to fight off bacterial diseases that plague meat and poultry producers without resorting to antibiotics, which some experts say can be detrimental to the humans that eat the meat. Noodles & Company, a fast-growing chain of more than 300 restaurants, has added antibiotic-free pork to the ingredients customers can add to their pastas. It ensured a year’s supply in advance by committing to receiving cuts of meat that were not in relatively high demand. Dan Fogarty, executive vice president, remarks, “We’re deliberately voting with our pocketbooks.”

After ethinylestradiol (EE2), the active ingredient in most birth control pills, has done its duty in preventing pregnancy, it can begin a second life as a pollutant that harms wildlife, creating “intersex” fish and amphibians, and is difficult and costly to remove from wastewater streams that carry it into natural waterways. EE2 is only one of many synthetic hormones that humans excrete into wastewater. The European Union wants to upgrade 1,360 wastewater treatment plants to utilize necessary charcoal-filtering technology to tackle EE2 contamination across England and Wales. Meeting proposed limits will require expenditures of $41 billion to $47 billion, according to Richard Owen, a professor at the University of Exeter, in the UK. In the journal Nature, Owen and Susan Jobling, PhD, an ecotoxicologist at London’s Brunel University, write that more public debate on EE2 regulation is needed. “Animals are exquisitely sensitive to it,” observes Jobling. Owen queries: “Are we willing to pay this cost as a society or would we prefer to live with the environmental impact?”

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Seeking Soulmates Online Coach Evan Marc Katz’s Advice for Internet Dating by Kim Childs

atural Awakenings recently launched its own online dating site, which got us wondering… what does it take to find that ideal someone? We decided to call on dating coach Evan Marc Katz, author of I Can’t Believe I’m Buying This Book: A Commonsense Guide to Successful Internet Dating, for advice. Katz, who calls himself a personal trainer for love, coaches successful women in the art of successful dating. He says that while online dating simply makes sense in today’s world, it’s important to do it wisely.

Online dating is nearly the norm these days. What has changed? It’s a perfect marriage of technology and opportunity. There are about 100 million singles in the United States, and everyone has a personal computer and a phone, which allows us to connect immediately with people we’d never meet in the course of our day-to-day life. Think about a woman in her 40s that wants to date and lives in a suburb with kids, has a full-time job and whose friends are all married; it can be

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hard for someone like that to meet men. Online dating allows her to essentially create a love life from scratch. The problem is that most people think they can just go online and succeed, without realizing that there’s an actual skill to it. You can’t just shop for a partner the way you can order up other things on the Internet.

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Can you share some tips for singles just starting out? I created an audio series called Finding the One Online, in which I share best practices and some key mistakes to avoid. For example, people sign up for online dating for a month and expect to fall in love in 30 days. That’s like being 50 pounds overweight, signing up for a one-month gym membership and quitting after only losing three pounds because you didn’t meet your goal. The process of finding a good match is more like training for a marathon—you can’t log on and manifest a partner right away by talking to everyone on the site in a month’s time. That’s completely unrealistic, and yet it’s the number one reason people fail, because they expect too much too soon and don’t stick around long enough to learn how to use the system.

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What are some best practices once you commit to the process? Don’t write an online profile that’s full of adjectives, activities and clichés. Telling a story that illustrates who you are is much more enticing. Post a picture taken within the past year, have a clever user name and write initial emails that are funny and confident. I like the idea of flirting with a potentially special someone online, moving from email to the phone and making plans for a real-life date over the course of about a week. That’s a good, organic process. My preference is to meet for drinks on a Saturday night, but it doesn’t have to be cocktails if that’s not your scene. I just like the romantic atmosphere of meeting for drinks because dinner dates tend to be too static and coffee dates are too casual. The goal is not to meet tons of people as quickly as possible. The goal is to build up trust and rapport via email and phone communications, so that when you do go on a first date, it’s comfortable and actually feels like a second date. I encourage my clients to go on real dates, not interviews.

Many people make a list of qualities they desire in a partner. What do you think should top that list? The things that sustain a marriage are kindness, consistency, compromise, laughter, shared values and trust. Those should be at the top of your list, instead of height, weight, age or income. The problem is that such qualities may not appear in someone’s online profile or even on the first date. Too many couples make decisions based on chemistry, and that can be a terrible predictor of success for a lasting romantic relationship. Connect with a health conscious, environmentally aware, spiritually evolved friend and mate at NaturalAwakenings Singles.com. Reach Evan Marc Katz at EvanMarcKatz.com.

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through a few areas; then there is a cascading effect as you move forward.”

I know I have too much stuff, but it all has sentimental value. Morgenstern recommends

using tools to manage memories, such as photographing an object that represents a person, and then using that photo as a contact icon on your phone. She suggests considering, “Is this the best representation of that person or time of my life, or just another example?”

Clutter-Taming Tips

Save Time, Money and Sanity by April Thompson

Labels abound: pack rat, clutter bug and hoarder. Just the thought of confessing that our clutter needs conquering can inspire shame, anxiety and dread. It helps to remember that it’s human to accumulate, divine to purge.

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e’re hardwired to be hunters and gatherers and feather our nests, but you have to consider the life energy you spend maintaining all those things. The trade-off is often huge,” says home organizing expert Barbara Tako, of Minneapolis, MN, author of Clutter Clearing Choices. Seventy percent of Americans feel buried under their clutter and can’t decide what to give up, according to an online poll by award-winning organizer Julie Morgenstern, of New York City. She has found that while the clutter may be physical, the process of shedding it is 80 percent mental. “Decluttering is identifying what is obsolete in your life and releasing it to make room to move forward,” advises The author of Shed Your Stuff, Change Your Life. “Ask yourself, what am I clearing

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space for—more family time, a social life or inner peace?” That higher goal is a touchstone for what to keep and what to pitch. Following are common clutterbased roadblocks and tips from professional organizers on how to get around them.

I’m so overwhelmed I don’t know where to start. Tako encour-

ages clients to start with the visible clutter, such as junk accumulated in an entryway, and take 10 to 15 minutes to tackle the area. “People are always surprised by how much they can accomplish in a short time,” she comments. Morgenstern recommends making a checklist, starting with the areas with the most obsolete stuff and the least sentimental attachments. “The first one is the hardest, but you’ll probably find a lot of opened space if you can get

I might need this someday.

Tako encourages people to enlist a clutter buddy, “an objective set of eyes who will set you straight when you hold up a skirt that’s out of style.” Morgenstern suggests asking, “What is more important to me… this object I don’t have any immediate need for or the space I’ll have by getting rid of it?”

I don’t have time to declutter now. Morgenstern acknowledges

most people are “time-starved,” and cleaning out their closets is the last thing they want to do with precious free time. Yet clutter costs us time and money, because “you end up losing things, wasting valuable real estate and replacing things you forgot you had,” she notes. It also hinders our ability to focus and process information, because visual clutter divides and competes for a person’s limited attention span, according to a recent study by the Princeton University Neuroscience Institute. For more motivation, imagine the joy of finding buried treasure. Morgenstern reports that nearly all of her clients find some form of funds, whether uncashed checks, objects with resale value or cash.

I sorted piles a few months ago and now they’re back. Los

Angeles organizer and blogger John Trosko encourages people to be upfront with loved ones about holidays and special occasions, asking that they curtail gifts and instead give non-tangible forget-me-nots like gift certificates or favorite services. Trosko also sug-

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gests making a list before shopping and steering clear of megastores to keep impulse spending in check. Tako and Trosko both discourage purchasing “unitaskers” such as a salad spinner that takes up significant space but rarely get used. Another good rule of thumb is, “one in, one out,” discarding something every time we purchase a new item. Even armed with the best decluttering tips, the process can seem daunting. Morgenstern encourages us to suspend self-judgment while weeding through possessions and keep remembering our higher goals. “Your stuff is a reflection of who you are and what you aspire to,” she notes. “It’s a challenge to get it all in alignment, but an incredible opportunity, too.” To find a nearby professional organizer, contact the National Association of Professional Organizers at napo.net. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

Find Good Homes for Clutter

ou’ve done the hard work of decluttering. Now what? In the past, options were limited to a garage sale or local landfill. Today, we have countless ways to give new life to old things, whether selling them online, donating to charities for a tax deduction, supplying needed materials to schools or returning items to the manufacturers for recycling. Here are some more ideas.

Books: Consider joining the free PaperbackBookSwap.com. Each book mailed between members earns a credit redeemable for other books posted on the site. Or, donate books at BetterWorldBooks.com to help fund world literacy. Clothing: Tried-and-true organiza-

tions like The Salvation Army, Planet Aid and Dress for Success always welcome clothing donations, while public and private clothes swaps present a fun, social way to thin out closets and

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zip code to find local retailers that ecycle. Sell working electronics through eBay.com or IOffer.com. Even small items like old phone chargers often sell easily online.

acquire some signature pieces. Attendees bring a minimum number of items that are arranged by organizers by type and size. Then, when the signal is given, participants excitedly rush to try on new-to-them pieces that catch their eye. Meetup.com lists local community swaps; make it a party theme and invite friends.

Electronics: Most communities hold spring e-waste drives to collect old electronics for responsible disposal and sponsor year-round drop-off sites. Otherwise, search GreenerGadgets.org by

Eyeglasses: Millions of pairs of eyeglasses are discarded annually while millions of people in developing countries need vision correction. Donate old prescription or out-of-style specs to a nonprofit like One Sight (OneSight.org) or New Eyes (NewEyesForTheNeedy.org) that will refurbish and send them to health care missions around the world. Odds and Ends: What about that

never-used yogurt maker or crimping iron? Local chapters of The Freecycle Network (Freecycle.org) participating in this 9-million-member virtual community facilitate posting any item, large or small, to give away to neighboring members that agree to pick it up at the donor’s door.

Aging Gracefully It’s No Mystery: We Now Know How by Kathleen Barnes

ost of us like to think that we’ll be vibrant, energetic, smart and yes, gorgeous, until the end of our lives. This isn’t an unattainable fantasy—even if past poor lifestyle choices may have tarnished some much-anticipated Golden Years. Fortunately, it’s never too late (or too early) to make key small changes that will immediately and profoundly influence our ability to live long and healthy lives. Experts recommend that a handful of simple, scientifically validated health strategies will help us age gracefully and beautifully. “Most of us are living longer, but not necessarily better,” advises Dr. Arlene Noodleman, medical codirector of Age Defy Dermatology and Wellness, in Campbell, CA. “Many people face decades of chronic debilitating disease, but you can minimize or even eliminate that period of life and maximize health. It’s all about your lifestyle.”

Rules to Live By

Whether the goal is disease prevention, retaining a sharp mind, weight control, balancing hormones, maintaining good posture or supporting glowing skin, all the experts Natural Awakenings asked agree on a core strategy that can extend life and improve its quality in later years:

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Take a walk. Or, undertake another enjoyable form of outdoor exercise for about 30 minutes a day. Greet the sun. Exposing bare skin to sunlight for 15 minutes three times a week allows natural production of vitamin D. Researchers at Boston University, Harvard University and others attest that sufficient doses of the vitamin help prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, depression, obesity, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, relieve menopausal symptoms and support longevity. Drink plenty of water. Hydration is key to cell health and overall proper body functions. Aim for consuming one ounce of water every day for every two pounds of body weight. Eat a healthy diet. This means lots of vegetables and fish, some lean meats and poultry and moderate amounts of fruits and grains for weight control; abundant antioxidants to prevent deterioration that leads to chronic disease; and vital nutrients to support and extend life. Avoid sugars in all forms, simple carbohydrates, processed foods and for many, wheat and wheat gluten, especially for those with excess abdominal fat. Get a good night’s sleep. Eight hours is more than beauty sleep. Studies consistently report that it’s essential for energy and the prevention of a host of diseases, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer (Nurses’ Health Study; plus UK research in Diabetes Care, the European Heart Journal and British Journal of Cancer). Regular turning in and waking times, plus sleeping in a dark room, are important to optimize melatonin production; it is not true that we need less sleep as we age. Use the right supplements. Take a high-quality multivitamin every day, preferably an organic product based on whole foods for optimum nutrition. Fish oil is also essential for nearly everyone for heart, brain and joint health. Vitamin D is critical, especially in the winter months and for darker-skinned people who need greater sun exposure to manufacture it. Also add curcumin; according to numerous clinical studies, including those from Baylor University and the University of California-Los Angeles,

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it can help prevent and even reverse cancer, Alzheimer’s, osteoarthritis, skin diseases and digestive disorders.

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Prevent Dementia

Caregivers for parents or other relatives with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia are often concerned about experiencing such regression themselves. “There is some evidence that a tendency to memory loss can be inherited, but in any case, there are things you can do to prevent and even possibly reverse memory loss,” counsels Noodleman. Reducing stress is the best way to keep a sharp mind, she says. “Chronic stress inhibits the cerebral cortex (the brain’s gray matter, responsible for higher mind function, including memory), resulting in a lack of judgment and other impaired brain function. So, manage stress and memory function will improve.” Deep breathing and increased oxygenation of the blood helps relieve stress and deliver nutrients to brain cells. Practicing yoga postures like the shoulder stand and headstand, or exercises using an inversion table, for just a few minutes a day can improve circulation to the brain and may help keep brain cells intact. “It’s important to keep brain cells healthy and alive by keeping blood sugars and blood pressure under control,” urges doctor of osteopathy

Lisa Ganghu, an internal medicine specialist and clinical assistant professor at New York University’s Langone Medical Center, in New York City. High blood pressure and diabetes are risk factors for strokes and mini-strokes that result in brain cell impairment, she says, adding, “Some research even suggests that caffeine may improve memory and focus.” “Use it or lose it,” concludes Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, an integrative medical authority from Kona, Hawaii, and author of Real Cause, Real Cure. Extensive research shows that challenging the brain with puzzles and language courses, having an active social life and getting regular exercise are all related to maintaining optimum brain health. “People who age gracefully are physically and mentally active,” adds Noodleman.

Prevent Disease

A proper diet is a good place to start to take control. Ganghu recommends

Dry brushing stimulates oil production, circulation that tightens skin and lymphatic drainage for detoxification and improved immune function. It also exfoliates. Using a moderately stiff brush with a long handle, start with the feet and vigorously brush eight long, smooth strokes in each of the listed areas, always brushing toward the heart: Soles of the feet Tops of the feet Calves Shins Both sides of lower legs Upper thighs Inner thighs Backs of thighs Buttocks Lower back Sides (love handles) Belly Breasts (very gently) Chest Palms of hands Forearms, front and back Upper arms, inside, outside and back Upper back and shoulders Neck (brush toward the face in this instance only) Face (use a softer cosmetic brush or similar device) Source: Teresa Tapp, an exercise physiologist and nutritional counselor, in Safety Harbor, FL. largely plant-based diets, like the Mediterranean, to keep common repercussions of aging at bay. Teitelbaum contravenes traditional medicine’s stance and says that most people don’t need to worry about salt intake, even if they suffer from high blood pressure, noting, “Research shows that people that follow the national guidelines for salt intake tend to die younger. Instead, it’s important to keep magnesium and potassium levels up by adding 200 milligrams of magnesium and 500 milligrams of

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potassium to your supplement regimen every day.” To prevent and control diabetes, Teitelbaum emphasizes, “Avoid sugar; it causes premature cell aging that affects all body systems.” He explains that excess sugar and its byproducts age and stiffen cells. Dozens of studies directly link sugar and aging, including a PLoS Genetics study from the University of Montreal. (Also see Tinyurl.com/ GlycationExplained.) Reproducing cancer cells typically don’t die as other cells in the human body are programmed to. Recent research by Baylor University and others based on the Human Genome Project strongly suggests that curcumin taken as a dietary supplement (400 mg a day or more) can persuade cancer cells to commit suicide and stop their wild and potentially fatal reproduction. Ganghu further recommends limiting exposure to environmental toxins from sources such as common garden and household chemicals and agricultural spraying (choose organic for safety).

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Weight Control

A large body of research from institutions such as the National Institute on Aging and the International Longevity Center shows that avoiding obesity and managing weight is paramount for longevity, as well as for preventing many of the diseases associated with aging. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that people with a body mass index (BMI) over 35 are at an 18 percent higher risk of earlier death from all causes than those that maintain a normal body weight (BMI of 25 or under). Hormones can be a factor in weight gain for perimenopausal and menopausal women, says Ganghu, so it is important to be tested. She also notes, “A loss of muscle mass due to aging can affect weight because muscle tissue is metabolically more active than fat tissue, creating a vicious circle.” She recommends strength training to improve muscle strength and mass. Typically, two 20-minute sessions a week with moderate weights are enough to create “Michelle Obama

arms,” says Kathy Smith of Park City, UT, a DVD fitness entrepreneur and a spokesperson for the International Council on Active Aging.

Good Posture

“We spend a lot of time driving, working on computers and other activities with our arms in front of us. This causes chest muscles to contract and become tight as we age, drawing the head forward and rounding the spine, which produces a pronounced slouch,” says Smith, author of Feed Muscle, Shrink Fat Diet. Bending, stretching and strength training strengthens the shoulder and back muscles that help us stay upright. Smith recommends a “walking desk”, essentially a treadmill with a board across the arms where a laptop can rest, and the user walks at only one to two miles per hour. “You’re moving, not sitting, and that is really important,” says Smith. Yoga postures like the cobra and the bow are also helpful, as are visits to a chiropractor or other structural therapist.

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Healthy Skin

“Your skin is a roadmap of your overall health,” says Dr. Rick Noodleman, a dermatologist who practices anti-aging medicine in California’s Silicon Valley with his wife. He explains that skin aging is caused by the three D’s: deflation, descent and deterioration. All of them can be reversed. Deflation is the loss of volume and moisture, which can be offset by proper internal hydration, healthy nutrition and good moisturizers. “People can make new collagen well into their 80s and even 90s,” he says. Deterioration is the loss of skin tone and elasticity that can accompany stress, poor diet and lack of exercise. Noodleman recommends regular exfoliation of skin on the face (an economical home facial with baking soda and water or eggs is high on his list) and dry brushing the whole body. He also notes that new laser treatments, acupressure facelifts and other spa treatments can help temporarily minimize wrinkles and bring back a youthful glow. It’s not hard to be vibrant, healthy and energetic at any age if one is living a healthy lifestyle. “I feel like I am 30. I expect to feel that way for the rest of my life,” says the 60-something Teitelbaum. “Of course, I’m not at the beach in a Speedo,” he quips. “Who wants to look 20? There is also a certain beauty in age.” Kathleen Barnes is a freelance writer, book author and blogger. Her most recent title is 10 Best Ways to Manage Stress. Learn more at KathleenBarnes.com.

Coffee Klatch Redemption New research from the Harvard School of Public Health confirms that drinking two or three cups of coffee a day can help deal with the following risks later in life. Alzheimer’s – may slow or stop the formation of beta-amyloid plaque. (University of South Florida, Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease) Cancer – antioxidant properties may lower the risk of hormonally related cancers like endometrial, aggressive prostate and estrogen-negative breast cancers. (University of Massachusetts, Nutrients) Diabetes – helpful for short-term blood glucose control; long-term use increases the body’s level of adinopectin, a hormone that assists in blood sugar control and insulin production. (Kyushu University, Japan, Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine) Heart attack – moderate use has been associated with a slightly lower risk in women. (Tohoku University, Japan, The Journal of Nutrition) Stroke – up to four cups [maximum] a day may lower the risk of stroke. (Kyung Hee University, Korea, metaanalysis, Korean Journal of Family Medicine) Caveat: Excessive amounts of caffeine can also cause health issues, especially as we age. Consult with a health professional to determine usage appropriate to the individual.

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S PRING DETOX Gentle Natural Cleansing Works Best by Linda Sechrist

o secure optimum performance, maximize lifespan and maintain the warranty of vehicles, knowledgeable drivers follow the regular maintenance needs recommended in the owner’s manual. Similarly, many health practitioners, integrative physicians and chiropractors suggest that periodically cleansing the body’s inside works—flushing toxins and enabling the digestive process and organs like

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the liver and kidney to rest and reset— aids in maintaining, restoring and optimizing health. Whether seeking a dramatic cleanup and clearing out or a simple tune-up, a natural, detoxifying cleanse eliminates accumulations of unwanted substances. Doctor of chiropractic and nutritionist Linda Berry, of Albany, CA, and Brenda Watson, ReNew Life founder and a certified nutritional

consultant from Clearwater, FL, are recognized authorities on the subject. Berry’s Internal Cleansing and Watson’s series of six books on digestive health that began with Renew Your Life stress that the process may be both a missing link in Western nutrition and a key to returning Americans to health. They both believe that specific medical concerns—including allergies, arthritis, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, fatigue, gastrointestinal disorders and body pains—are directly related to toxicity, which responds well to gentle detoxification. Their suggestions for reducing the overload based on 60 years of combined experience include eliminating pro-inflammatory processed foods, alcohol, coffee, refined sugars and bad fats; increasing daily intake of healthy, organic, fiber-rich foods; and gently cleansing at least twice a year, using a natural approach.

How to Begin

According to traditional Chinese medicine, the onset of spring and fall suggest appropriate times for internal cleansing. Although strictly protein drink fasts are not encouraged, a minimum of 20 grams of high-quality protein should be consumed daily. Read labels and pick a sugarless protein powder. A simple one-day, weekend or seven-day cleanse for experienced or inexperienced individuals begins every morning with a total body dry skin brushing prior to showering, and then

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drinking a minimum of “Eighty percent To increase fiber 10, eight-ounce glasses intake, Berry suggests of cancer cases placing ingredients in of water throughout the day. This includes a a VitaMix or the more are caused by en- affordable NutriBultasty green juice drink, followed by an eightwhich pulverizes vironmental and let, ounce glass of water for everything added, even breakfast, lunch and a food carcinogens.” whole flax seeds. Juichealthy afternoon snack. ers, which are harder to Watson’s favorite green clean after using, sepa~ National Cancer cleansing recipe consists Institute and the National rate the liquid from the of liquefying one-andInstitute of Environmental fibrous pulp, which hua-half cucumbers, two man intestines need to Health Sciences stalks of celery, half a create at least two daily Granny Smith apple, a bowel movements. Add handful of spinach or oat or rice bran, citrus any other type of green vegetable, a pectin or other natural fibers as a bulk few sprigs of parsley and a tiny piece of agent. lemon. A natural, non-chlorinated water Then, an hour after breakfast and enema using simple home apparatus lunch, sip a cup of herbal tea, take available at local stores can also be two or three capsules of spirulina and incorporated into the regimen, as two capsules of omega-3. For dinner, necessary. “An enema [initially] afliquefy one teaspoon of red miso paste fects only the intestine’s lower third, in eight ounces of hot water and add so hold in the room-temperature wafive sprigs of wakame seaweed. ter for five to 15 minutes, if possible,” “To fight hunger during the day, suggests Berry. drink more water with lemon or ginger, warm herbal tea or green juices,” adWhat to Avoid vises Watson. Safe over-the-counter solutions for co-

lon cleansing generally promote colon health and can nicely supplement a fast. Avoid products that contain senna leaf and cascara sagrada, which are potent laxatives. Watson and Berry don’t recommend rigid “crash and burn” cleanses, such as those consisting solely of protein drinks or raw juices or lemon juice and water with maple syrup and cayenne pepper. “It’s better to cleanse gently with fresh green juices with meals consisting of brown rice and either raw, lightly steamed or roasted vegetables,” counsels Watson. “Any detox program, if followed by eating whatever you want, not only doesn’t work, it has consequences,” adds Berry, who strongly advises easing back into a sensible diet after a cleanse. She notes that one client became ill from breaking her detox with a meal of barbeque ribs and beer. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. She writes on why we are better together at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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n addition to relieving symptoms of menopause and andropause and helping maintain a normal, balanced hormone system, healthy eating can yield many other benefits. According to US National Library of Medicine research reports, these include weight management, bone health and fertility and natural defenses against breast and prostate cancers and osteoarthritis symptoms. Despite drug-free approaches to hormone health that predate synthesized 20th-century hormone replacement therapy, the pharmaceutical industry has all but vanquished eating appropriately nutritious foods as a means to balancing hormones. Why do people embrace external sourcing when natural internal functioning is the better, less costly and more permanent solution? Even the current

bioidentical upgrade of hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) may lead to some biological dependency on these substances. Appropriate BHRT should include an analysis of how the individual uniquely metabolizes hormones and functional foods that can help. An edible approach to hormone health provides deep nourishment for glands, enabling increased production of what they lack due to changes associated with age or illness. Healthy eating likewise reduces the activity of excess hormones already in the body, beneficially mimicking their previous function without the unwanted side effects. Here are some leading food aids to get us there.

Pomegranate

The resemblance of the inner topography

of a pomegranate to an ovary is more than poetic homage. PreRenaissance Western herbalists commonly held that a plant food’s visual similarity to a human organ indicated a positive health correlation. Research published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology on pomegranates by Japanese scientists revealed that the seeds and fleshy capsules within which they are suspended, called arils, contain estrogens structurally similar to those found in mammals. Preclinical results published in Phytochemistry may explain why extracts of these plant-derived bioidentical hormones mimicking estradiol, estriol and estrone are capable of replacing the function of an ovary. A Japanese study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology reported that female mice whose ovaries had been removed and were later fed pomegranate juice and pomegranate seed extract for two weeks showed reversals in bone loss, uterine weight loss and anxiety.

Broccoli

Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts, collard and mustard greens and the root vegetables kohlrabi and rutabaga contain glucosinolates, which help protect DNA from damage, according to a study published in Current Science. Also, ever-increasing preclinical and clinical evidence shows that consuming cruciferous vegetables reduces the risk of

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Flax

Unwelcome symptoms of perimenopause (which can last years before the completion of menopause) can be offset through daily ingestion of ground flax, which can be added to cereals, salads and other foods. Ground flaxseed mixed with dried berries is particularly palatable. As the ovarian reserve of naturally manufactured hormones exhausts itself and prompts an imbalance, flaxseed is particularly effective in rebalancing levels of desirable estrogen metabolites, such as breast-friendly 2-hydrolxylestrone. It contains a fiber, lignan, that upon digestion produces two important phytoestrogens capable of stimulating

the body’s natural estrogen receptors in cases of estrogen deficiency and blocking both synthetic and natural estrogen when there is excess (as with estrogendominant conditions from puberty to menopause). These properties have been confirmed in human clinical studies performed at the University of Toronto’s Department of Nutritional Sciences and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Thus, flaxseed may be considered a source of plant “estrogen” capable of prompting regression of estrogen-sensitive cancers, including those of the breast and prostate. Extremely versatile in culinary applications, combining flaxseed with ground cumin provides a medicinally potent homemade seasoning supporting women’s hormonal health.

strated that cumin seeds can inhibit loss of bone density and strength as effectively as estrogen in a female rat model of age-associated osteoporosis. They further found that the cumin seeds did not have estrogen’s weight-promoting and possible carcinogenic effects on the uterus. Imagine the potent hormonebalancing properties of a dinner of steamed rutabaga dressed with ground flaxseeds and cumin with a side of mustard greens with olive oil and pomegranate dressing. It beats a serving of Premarin with a serving of unwanted side effects any day.

Cumin

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handstand. Briefly engaging the mind with something other than the task at hand can leave our instincts free to do their job and enjoy the fulfillment that diligent practice has made possible.

Listening to Inner Wisdom

“This is it!” Most people have a great

INSTINCTS TO HEED

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istening to our instincts can help us stay safe and deal better with life-or-death decisions. Making the most of the wisdom of this inner voice also enables us to live a more satisfying life in the moment. How do we choose which gut feelings to trust? Here are five messages we’ll be glad we paid attention to.

“Something feels wrong in my body.” Listening to our body’s subtle

seatmate nervous—subtle gestures that can make a big difference in another’s day.

“I know how to do this.” When tempted to overthink something we know how to do, try a little therapeutic distraction, such as saying the alphabet backwards when a yoga teacher leads the class into a dreaded

“I just knew it was right” story. It might be about the time they first spotted their sweetheart or crossed the threshold of their new house. When intuition signals that we’ve found something or someone truly right for us, the choice often becomes easy. It feels healthy and good, without resistance or conflict. Using our instincts helps lead us to smart choices that improve our quality of life. Judith Orloff, MD, is the author of the international bestseller Second Sight, upon which these tips are based. An assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California-Los Angeles, Orloff synthesizes the pearls of traditional medicine with cutting-edge knowledge of intuition and energy medicine. For more inspiration, visit DrJudithOrloff.com.

signals is a critical part of exercising an intuitive sense. The body is a powerful intuitive communicator, delivering early warning signs when anything feels off, weak or just not right, so that we can address it sooner, rather than later.

“I’m in danger.” Social condition-

ing has helped to create unconscious beliefs that can cause flawed first impressions and ill-advised snap decisions; it’s vital that we check our subjective feelings against mental rationalizations. If some person or situation feels untrustworthy, pause to pay attention, even if the feeling might later be proved inaccurate.

“I want to help.” Evolution has inherently enabled us to quickly “read” faces and other emotional signals. For example, the sympathy instinct nudges us to change the subject when wedding talk makes a newly divorced colleague cringe or general conversation about past rough landings makes an airplane

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MAY 1-31 Time for Myself Dr. Hauschka Treatment & Massage w/Amanda Powell Wooten. Mother's Day Special all month at Elements in Inlet Yoga. A relaxing double cleanse, gentle lymph stimulation, treatment mask and day care with complex muscles stretching and a traditional Swedish massage. Stimulating rehabilitation of the muscles and skin with a blend of natural oils. For appt, call Elements Day Space 843-839-2762. At Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet InletYogaStudio.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 4 And So It Is…Heal Your Life® Vision Board Workshop w/Kristi Thompson, Heal Your Life® instructor−10am-Noon. Fun-filled evening of visualization and creation. Guided visualization, exploring what you would like to attract in your life. Be coached on using your vision board, affirmations and visualizations to unfold the life you’ve been dreaming. All supplies provided. $15. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Yoga Nidra w/Claire Liddle, 200RYT−10:4511:45am. Yoga Nidra means “conscious and aware sleep” that is a deep relaxation and guided meditation. $12. No experience necessary. Yoga DiVita, 4340 Big Barn Dr. #108 Little River., 843-2832827, dmdivita@yogadivita.com, YogaDivita.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 5 11am Unity Service: “Into the Silence” w/Rev. Margaret Hiller. Community Potluck right after service. Vegan & vegetarian dishes appreciated. Join for service & stay to meet friends over lunch. Love Offering. 843-238-8516. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. How to Balance Your Heart Chakra w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher, IHAI−1-3pm. Do powerful meditations to open the heart chakra

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and let the energy of Love be present in our energy field. You will also receive powerful visualization exercises which you can practice every day. We will create an energy connection with our Soul Mates, and much more. Admission $25, pre-registration req. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Angel Light Initiation w/Rev Cathy Cartisano Andrews−3:30-5:30pm. Receive a wonderful Autumn Blessing by sharing an Afternoon of Grace. Angel Light Healing will balance, purify, and integrate your energy centers, open and align all your physical and etheric bodies with the Angelic Realms. Please eat before attending; Wear all white or bring white sheet; bring 2 pillows, a blanket, and bottled water. Registration req. Love donations. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

MONDAY, MAY 6 Open Door Reiki Share w/Eileen Foose, RN−46pm. (1st Mon) A gathering of Reiki Masters and like minds for “mini” Reiki treatments and a sharing circle. Come and enjoy the energy work at Unity. Free will love offering to assist the Care Team of Unity. Info: 732-668-1842. Unity, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 Free Hypnosis Seminar w/Advanced Hypnotist Mike Oglesbee−6pm. Learn, in-depth, how the mind works and how to effectively create change in desired areas of life to easily gain success over any challenge. 215 Ronnie Ct, Unit C, MB. Info: 843-957-6926, Mike@maximizedmind.com. Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. Meditation, prayer, hands-onhealing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516,UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Law of Attraction Monthly Meetup−7-9pm.

DVDs, presentations and group discussions about the Universal Law of Attraction. Understanding how it works, and applying simple techniques can help to change your life for the better. Drop in. $1. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org

FRIDAY, MAY 10 Winyah Rivers Foundation Annual Photo Contest Awards Ceremony−5:30-7pm. Announcing the winners of the annual photo contest in the categories of Scenic, Wildlife and Youth. Winning entries will be hung in the Museum for a period following the ceremony. Franklin G. BurroughsSimeon B. Chapin Art Museum, 3100 S Ocean Blvd, MB. For info and RSVP: Riverkeeper® office, 843-349-4007, wrk@coastal.edu, or Riverkeeper@winyahrivers.org. The Power of You! w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher, IHAI−6-8pm. Explore, create and journey towards personal Ascension and healing. recognize triggers, and move past them to find how to work with Ascension symptoms and prepare for the Big Shift. Will balance our energy field with powerful DNA Activations and Ascension energy Attunements. Pre-registration req. $25. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

MAY 10-12 Mother’s Day Contemplative Retreat w/Sisters Trina McCormick & Theresa Linehan. Weekend workshop. Participants are invited to retreat into the quiet of nature and their own soul for a time to listen and be in the comforting silence, while spending uninterrupted time on the 80 acres of wooded trails and natural beauty of Springbank. The retreat can be a gift for mom or a way for visitors to treat themselves. Spiritual direction, healing massage, and healing touch/clinical aromatherapy are available upon request. There will be guided meditation

in the morning, afternoon, and evening, along with time for reflection and prayer. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $200 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-3438 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

Cost: $30. Annual Members discount applies. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, The Market Common, 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 11

Public Reiki Share−7-9pm. Open to all. Gathering of Reiki practitioners for a combination social/healing session, to gaining confidence and make friends. New and experienced practitioners participate in giving and receiving Reiki in an atmosphere of friendship and love to each other and attendees. Honors one another as healers. R.S.V.P. Love donations accepted. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

River Cleanup w/Christine Ellis, Riverkeeper®−9am-1pm. 2nd spring cleanup on the Waccamaw River. headquartered out of Chris Anderson Landing at Hwy 9 in Longs.. Volunteers will be treated to lunch provided by the Stevens of Loris. River Cleanup is part of the Great American Cleanup. Contact the Riverkeeper® office at 843349-4007, wrk@coastal.edu, or Riverkeeper@ winyahrivers.org. Beyond Rescue Remedy w/Rev Cathy Cartisano Andrews−11am-1pm. Flowers essences are a vibrational remedy made with flower blossoms, leaves, and tree bark. Learn how to make your own flower essences; what kinds of preservative to use; the history of flower essences starting in Lemuria, and get descriptions of the energetic signatures of common plants here. Pre-registration req. $25. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

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FRIDAY, MAY 17 The Magic Hand of Chance Unity Dinner & Movie−5:30pm: Vegetarian dinner, then movie at 6:30pm, with dessert, dialogue, & fellowship to follow. Based on writings of Louise L. Hay & Dr. Wayne Dyer; if you change your thoughts, you can change your life- this film beautifully illustrates the magical power of belief. Suggested donation: $10/ pp. Register and pre-pay with Charlene in Unity office by 5/14. 843-238-8516, Unity, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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Reconnecting with the Mother w/Guest Speaker Vaughan “Bunni” Healy−11am Unity Service “Humans have progressed to the stage where they are so far removed from the Earth Mother that they don’t always know how to feel the connection with Her.” All are welcome. Afternoon workshop follows: Green & Clean: Eco-Friendly Households, Caring for ourselves & Mother Earth with simple changes and products you can make that will save money, improve your life and support sustainable ecology. 1:30-3:30pm. Love Offering for workshop. 843238-8516, Unity, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Monthly Psychic Fair−10am-4pm. Mediums, Psychics, Medical Intuitives, Tarot Cards, Angel Cards, Numerology, Past Life Readings, Spirit Guide Readings, Aura Photography, Reflexology, Reiki & more. Door prizes. Free admission. Check out the expanded Metaphysical Bookstore, with 15% off on Fair Day. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 Hydration, Energy, & Nutrition w/Inlet Nutrition−11:30am-12:30pm. Munch & Learn free monthly workshop including lunch. Learn about the healthy way to start your day in just 3 steps. Lunch served: Free prizes and samples. Must register. Can schedule free lunch event at your office location for staff. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet. Linda, 843-424-9586. Smoking Cessation Seminar w/Mike Oglesbee, Advanced Hypnotist−6:30-8:30pm. Become a nonsmoker for good this year, utilizing hypnosis and re-association, when applied properly produces an extremely high success rate. Will teach and reprogram you to live life as a non smoker in an easy and natural way without harsh withdrawals that quitting smoking can create. $125/person, limited seating. Pre register at 843-957-6926 or Mike@ maximizedmind.com. 215 Ronnie Ct, Unit C, MB. MaximizedMind.com. Malas in May" w/Jessica Kerridge−8-9:30pm. Japa Yoga. Explore the power of mantra, learn about the history behind mala beads, and the significance of the number 108. Connect to the auspiciousness of reciting Divine Sound. You will receive: A mala purchased in India at either the Kumbha Mela, Rishikesh or Varanasi. A raw silk handmade mala bag make in Khajuraho, India.

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Reiki & Restorative Yoga Class w/Carrie Chapman, Reiki Master, 200RYT−10:45-12:45am. Reiki & Restorative class. Two healing opportunities in one rejuvenating experience, no experience needed. $35. Yoga DiVita, 4340 Big Barn Dr. #108 Little River., 843-283-2827, dmdivita@yogadivita.com, YogaDivita.com. Yoga “Fore” Golfers Workshop w/Maribeth MacKenzie−4-6pm. Enhance balance, strengthen key muscles, increase breath awareness, develop lower body and upper body flexibility, and build strength in your core and back for improved performance. Will focus on areas like the quadriceps, hamstrings, back, core and shoulders, all an integral part of the golf swing. Bring a five iron to learn stretches you can do on course. $20 members, $25 non-members. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet. Info: Maribeth at 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

MAY 18-19 Women’s Healing Weekend w/Rev Walks-withHorses & Dot Goodwin. Spiritual weekend with fire circles, pipe circles, drum circles, medicine wheel, life paths, vision quests, horse healings, Reiki healers, and energy healers. Event for women and for men that have women’s spirit. Safe sweatlodges. Limited to 100 attendees, must reserve spot. Single day or weekend. Camping spots and wigwams avail. Small fee for food and healers. At Land of 2 Sands Retreat, 1997 Fox Hill Rd, Lugoff. Info and details: Rev Walks-with-Horses, 803-233-4388. Facebook: LandOf2Sands.

SUNDAY, MAY 19 Think on These Things w/Guest Speaker Rev. David Hiller−11am. Unity Service w/ Spiritual Counselor, Psych-K Consultant and Co-Author of Dare to Dream – Healing Fears, Creating Miracles & Living Your Dreams. All are welcome. Afternoon workshop follows: Think on These Things−1:30-4pm, will include hands on healing, anointing, prayer, and Psych-K process to balance subconscious ability to experience abundance of love, happiness, success. Claim the truth of your birthright and create a believable reality. Love Offering for workshop: $20 suggested. Info: 843-238-8260, DavidHillerMinistry.com., Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Breaking Free From Manifestation Blocks w/Anaswara Erica, Certified ThetaHealing® practitioner−1-3pm. Finding the many surprising and deeply hidden blocks standing between you and your goals. Learn how to dig deep to clear them; intention and Divine Timing, followed by how to make everything in your life work for you. Pre-registration req: $30. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Introduction to ThetaHealing® w/Anaswara Erica, Certified ThetaHealing® practitioner−3-5pm. Uncover the hidden beliefs, thoughts, feelings and histories held within that limit your ability to move forward. Release and change these beliefs using the energy of the universe in the Theta state of mind. Pre-registration req. $25. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

MONDAY, MAY 20 Private Sessions w/Anaswara Erica, Cert ThetaHealing© Practitioner, Life Coach, owner of Prasad Healing−by appt. Naturally born gifted dream interpreter, psychic intuitive, medium, empathic, energy healer, has witnessed/facilitated in many healings and has consulted/coached newly gifted beings through their own gifts. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. $107/hr or $62/30min. 910-622-4466.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 Hydration, Energy, & Nutrition w/Inlet Nutrition−11:30am-12:30pm. Munch & Learn free monthly workshop including lunch. Learn about the healthy way to start your day in just 3 steps. Lunch served: Free prizes and samples. Must register. Can schedule free lunch event at your office location for staff. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet. Linda, 843-424-9586. Full Moon Drum Circle w/David Sears & Margo Ross Sears−7-9pm. Join the fun & feel the beat. Bring your drums, tambourines, noise makers, or whatever you have that makes noise. Just drop in. Love donations appreciated. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter. org.

SATURDAY, MAY 23 Purposeful Vinyasa: Manifesting Greatness on Your Mat & Off w/Kelly Kostecki−10amNoon. Visiting instructor, owner of Om On Yoga in Richmond, VA, looks at the practice from the

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angle of effort and ease. Helps students find integrity and proper alignment in each pose, and then after creating this foundation, allows them to find freedom and purpose. $25. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, The Market Common, 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 24 Balance Your Life and Clear Your Energy w/ Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher of the IHAI−6-8pm. Energy of the Sacred Heart Healing, sound healing and meditation will help you to balance your chakras, release the pain, feel harmony and peace, feel better fast and live happier, abundant and productive lives. Receive Sacred Heart Healing blessing/energy & a recorded CD with balancing meditations. $25, pre-registration req. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

MAY 24-26 Return to Our Roots w/Lucia Cordeiro Drever, E-RYT. An advanced 300-hour yoga training begins this weekend with visiting instructor from Chicago, IL. Training will be once a month for 15 months. It will focus on yoga philosophy and yoga as therapy. Open to yoga teachers & those who work in the

healing arts world. Info: 843-385-6176, yogaincommon@earthlink.net. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, The Market Common, 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 25 Amazing Affirmations – Change Your Thoughts and Change Your Life w/Kristi Thompson−10amnoon. Certified Heal Your Life® Instructor will teach you how to create and use affirmations and teach you how to easily incorporate them into your daily life. Simple, free and easy to use tool will help you feel better and draw more joy and happiness into your life. All supplies provided. $15. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 26 True Power of Intention w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher, IHAI−1-3pm. With every challenge an opportunity presents itself. Your hardest challenge can be your biggest blessing. Use the power of intention to set up all the chaos, resistance and limitations to rise above all of it and reach the highest calling in life, to stay opened to all opportunities. Amplify the power of intention with creation of the Intention Circle. Pre-registration

req. $25. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Love Healing w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher, IHAI & Life in Balance Healers & Practitioners−6-8pm. Share and celebrate, support and uplift with 2 hours of meditation, energy and sound healing, Angel healing, energy attunements. Our time to feel peace, love and oneness. Love donation appreciated. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 29 Achieving True Harmony In Your Life Through the Wisdom of Yoga w/ Kelly Kostecki−7-9pm. Visiting instructor, owner of Om On Yoga in Richmond, VA, will teach. Workshop, part lecture part practice and takes a deep dive into why people feel so out of balance and stressed in their lives. Look at ways yoga can be used as a foundation to find purpose and harmony. The practice serves to solidify the concepts. $25. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, The Market Common, 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 31 “No Pill For Posture” Bones for Life® Workshop w/Heidi McGovern PT, GCFP, Bones for Life Teacher−1-4:30pm. Add zest to your step safely using exercises inspired by the work of Moshe Feldenkrais. Bones for Life program emphasizes alignment, posture, safe weights, vibration and natural movement. Bring a mat, layered clothes. Possum Trot Rec Center, NMB. $35, $30 for class students $ workshop repeaters. Pre registration req by 5/24 at the Rec Center. 843-280-5584. Info: 843-361-8436, heidimcgov@juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com. An Evening of Kirtan Concert w/Prema Hara−79pm. Kirtan is call-and-response chanting involves chanting mantras to the accompaniment of instruments Prema Hara is recognized as one of the West’s most prominent kirtan bands. $15 prepaid or $20 at the door. Info: PremaHara.com., Unity, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside. 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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Passion and Purpose w/Celeste Perez, Certified Passion Test Facilitator, Life Coach−1:30-5:30pm. Afternoon workshop. Explore the three elements that are necessary to create anything you choose to have in your life to being able to live a passionate life, Create greater peace, joy, and love. Donation suggested: $25. Info: FortuneAndFortitude.com. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside. 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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and variations of postures, simple breathing and meditation to combat aging, and stress. All levels. 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

All levels Ashtanga Vinyasa w/Todd Geiser−910:45am. Breath work and a powered up flow of postures linking mind and body together for a mindful moving meditation. All levels with knowledge of sun salutations, be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, (upstairs), MB. lyndsay@ secretlotusyoga.com; 843-333-2656; SecretLotusYoga.com.

Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–67pm. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dancefitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.

Unity Church Sunday Morning Circle w/ Susan Boles, LUT & Lesta Sue Hardee, Teacher of Metaphysics−9:30-10:30am. Love Offering. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–10am-1pm. Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as beautiful, unique gift items. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Unity Church Celebration Service w/Rev Margaret Hiller & guest speakers−11am. Prayer, meditation, song, messages & family. Music with the Unity Band. Youth programs every Sunday. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Oneness Blessing w/Unity Blessing Givers– 12:20pm. Held in Peace Chapel after the regular service. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Fundamentals of Yoga w/Karley Lott−4-5:15pm. Designed for beginners or those looking to dig deeper into alignment and work into postures at a pace for each individual. Be prepared to sweat -yoga isn't supposed to be easy! $15 or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, (upstairs), MB. lyndsay@secretlotusyoga.com; 843-333-2656; SecretLotusYoga.com.

monday Boomer Yoga w/Kim Holland Stull & Maribeth MacKenzie−9-10:15am. A yoga practice, created for golfers to gardeners in their 40s, 50s, & 60s who are active, vital, and adventuresome. Props and variations of postures, simple breathing and meditation to combat aging, and stress. All levels. 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

Kripalu Yoga w/Penny–7-8:15pm. Gentle stretching & Restorative yoga, with breathing techniques, warm-ups, postures, meditation & relaxation. Kripalu teacher. Suggested $10 love offering. Unity Christ Church, Surfside. 843-902-1416, pennyoga@aol.com. Gentle Yoga w/Robin–7:15 pm. A softer approach that is perfect for anyone looking for relaxation or those with injury. Drop-In Class: $12. Bliss Yoga at Fitness N' FriendZ, 353 US Hwy 17 N, Surfside Beach. 843-796-0336, FitnessnFriendz.com. Buddhist Study Group−7:30pm. Myrtle Beach Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist study group offers a 7 wk course, “Intro to Buddhism”. Group meditation & meditation instruction. Free, donations accepted, not req. Forestbrook Area, MB. Info: 843-655-8056, myrtlebeachkksg@aol.com, KagyuStudySC.info.

tuesday Weight Loss Challenge w/Inlet Nutrition. AM and PM classes avail. Weekly prizes, coaching support, nutritional topics, free metabolism test and more. $35 fee to join. Cash prizes awarded at the end of the challenge. Rules in place for accountability. 2 locations: Murrells Inlet & Georgetown. New Class in May, but can join any week. Linda: 843-424-9586. Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais® Method w/Heidi McGovern PT GCFP−10-11am. To feel better, move easier, look younger & release stress. Scientifically based non-habitual movements capitalize on the brain’s capacity to change. $10 per class or pay by month for $10 discount. Bring a mat. Possum Trot Rec Center in NMB. 843-361-8436, heidimcgov@juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com. North Myrtle Beach Farmers Market–10am3pm. Buy locally grown and harvested farm products. 1st Ave South between NMB Library & City Hall, Facebook: Waccamaw Cooperative, WaccamawMarkets.org.

Beginner Yoga w/Robin–10am. For those just starting out or looking for a slower paced practice. All levels welcome. Drop-In Class: $12. Bliss Yoga at Fitness N' FriendZ, 353 US Hwy 17 N, Surfside Beach. 843-796-0336, FitnessnFriendz.com.

Joseph Campbell Series: Myths, Symbols and Human Consciousness−5:30-6:30pm. (Ends 5/14) Coffee, dessert & dialog follow 1 hr. DVD. Love Offering. Info: Charlene, 843-421-0035. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Boomer Yoga w/Kim Holland Stull & Maribeth MacKenzie−6pm-7:15pm. A yoga practice, created for golfers to gardeners in their 40s, 50s, & 60s who are active, vital, and adventuresome. Props

Meditation Circle w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher, IHAI−6-8pm. (1st and 3rd Tues only) To share love & support each other & to feel that we are together in the ascension. Galina is an

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Energy Attunement, Reiki, and certified Hypnotherapist, inviting you to share this sacred space. Bring blanket & pillow. Love donation appreciated. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club– 6-7pm. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dancefitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com. Wholistic Childbirth Class w/Pat Burrell, RN, CHT, CLC, CD (DONA)−6:30-8:30pm. Have the birth you deserve. Comprehensive, informative, empowering, supportive & welcoming. Call to reserve. $350 for 10 2hr sessions. Payment plans available. Info: Pat, 843-213-1393, BeachBabys. org. Essential Oil Class w/Beth Good−6:15-8pm. Learn how to use doTERRA Essential Oils in your everyday life. Ward off colds and flu, bring yourself up when you are feeling blue, heal a cut in half the time, help hot flashes and bad breath, too. Make 4 products to take home. $25. Let Modern Cleansing Wellness educate you. 6371 Dick Pond Rd, MB. 843-828-4665.

wednesday Free Metabolism Test w/Linda Sacchetti. Find out your body fat %, pounds of body fat, lean body weight & what your targets should be, by individual appt in MB. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586. Free Spa Beauty Facial w/Linda Sacchetti. Learn the 7 signs of aging and discover the solutions Defy aging for younger-looking skin with antioxidants, aloe vera & glucosamine. By individual appt in MB. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586. $5 Yoga w/Tricia Reich–8:30-9:30am. Yoga, beginner/intermediate level. Leave class feeling refreshed and relaxed. Cost $5. J Bryan Floyd Community Center, 1030 Possum Trot Rd, North Myrtle Beach. Tricia Reich, 843 485 3632, tricia.reich@live.com, Facebook.com/YogaByTricia. Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–11am-4pm. Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as beautiful, unique gift items. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Brown Bag Lunch & Book Group w/Rev. Margaret Hiller & Friends–12:30-1:30pm, based on book The Unteathered Soul by Michael Singer. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Contemplative Mid-Week Unity Service–5:30-6:30pm. Through 3/30. Meditative Music, Silence, Brief Message, Meditation. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Boomer Yoga w/Kim Holland Stull & Maribeth MacKenzie−6pm-7:15pm. A yoga practice, created

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for golfers to gardeners in their 40s, 50s, & 60s who are active, vital, and adventuresome. Props and variations of postures, simple breathing and meditation to combat aging, and stress. All levels. 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com. Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–67pm. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dancefitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com. Oneness Blessing−6:30–8pm. (not 1st Wed of the mo), Unity Peace Chapel, Love Offering Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843238-8516 UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Rocket Yoga w/Robin–7:15 pm. A higher paced flow class that allows students to turn up the heat. Rocket yoga gets you there faster. Drop-In Class: $12. Bliss Yoga at Fitness N' FriendZ, 353 US Hwy 17 N, Surfside Beach. 843-796-0336, FitnessnFriendz.com.

thursday Gentle Morning Yoga w/Penny–9-10:15am. For all levels & all bodies. Variations on postures for those with medical problems. Suggested love offering $5. Call Penny, certified Kripalu Yoga teacher, 843-902-1416, pennyoga@aol.com. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Bones for Life™ w/Heidi McGovern PT, BFLT−10-11am. Support your bones with easy to learn exercises developed by Ruthy Alon. Learn what your bones respond to & have fun doing it. $10 per class or pay by the month for $10 discount. Possum Trot Rec Center. Bring a mat. 843-361-8436, heidimcgov@juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com.

Light of Day Metaphysical Meetup–10am-Noon. A friendly, loosely structured environment, an atmosphere of openness to appreciate the many pathways to enlightenment, fulfillment and a rich vibrant life. Various Metaphysical and Spiritual topics will be explored with Rev Jeanne Porter Ashley & Center practitioners. Admission: $1. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Florence−4-7pm. Local farm products, grass-fed beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, dairy & seasonal organic vegetables. At parking lot, 2519 W Palmetto St, Florence. Info: Charlie, 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com. Power Iyengar Classes w/Karyl Tych–6-7:15 pm. Cert Iyengar Instructor with new training w/Dean & Rebecca Lerner. Will lead a series of challenging power classes inspired from recent training. Prior yoga experience needed to attend. $15 drop in fee or passes accepted. Yoga in Common, 3080 Deville St, The Market Common, MB Info: Linda, 843-385-6176, YogaInCommon.com. Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club– 6-7pm. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dancefitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com. A Course in Miracles w/Marc Breines–6:30-8pm. Brienes helped with the first printing of ACIM and the first groups worldwide for ACIM. Love Offering information call 704 309-2415. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. $5 Yoga w/Tricia Reich–7:30-8:30pm. Yoga, beginner/intermediate level. Leave class feeling refreshed and relaxed. Cost $5. J Bryan Floyd Community Center, 1030 Possum Trot Rd, North Myrtle Beach. Tricia Reich, 843 485 3632, tricia. reich@live.com, Facebook.com/YogaByTricia.

friday All levels Ashtanga Vinyasa w/Todd Geiser–910:30am. A shortened version of the Ashtanga Primary Series linking mind, body and breath together for a mindful moving meditation. All levels; be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E (upstairs) MB 843-333-2656; secretlotusyoga.com. Boomer Yoga w/Kim Holland Stull & Maribeth MacKenzie−9-10:15am. A yoga practice, created for golfers to gardeners in their 40s, 50s, & 60s who are active, vital, and adventuresome. Props and variations of postures, simple breathing and meditation to combat aging, and stress. All levels. 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com. Conway Medical Center Farmers Market– 10am-2pm. (Bi-Weekly 5/10, 5/24) Buy locally grown and harvested farm products. Conway Medical Center, Facebook: Waccamaw Cooperative, WaccamawMarkets.org. North Myrtle Beach Farmers Market–10am3pm. Buy locally grown and harvested farm products. 1st Ave South between NMB Library & City Hall, Facebook: Waccamaw Cooperative, WaccamawMarkets.org. Drop-In Reiki Sessions w/Patsy Wixson Reiki Master−2-6pm. Drop in for a 30 minute Reiki session for $30. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-4216717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. $5 Community Yoga Class–6-7pm. The class costs just $5 and a portion benefits Coastal Animal Rescue in Murrells Inlet. Coastal Animal Rescue, a 501(c) 3 organization, is proud to be the only cage-free, no-kill, 100% volunteer cat and dog sanctuary in SC. 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

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There is no instinct like that of the heart. ~Lord Byron

saturday Golf Fitness through Yoga w/Pat Dunning, Ph.D, E-RYT500. A total golf conditioning program and body-mind approach to golf fitness. Will enhance power and distance through increased flexibility, strength, speed, endurance, balance, core conditioning and mental focus. Free, offered at The Lakes Rec Center or your golf clubhouse. For group or individual appt time & location best for you, call Pat, 843-282-7939, email pdunning@juno.com. Conway Farmers Market–8am-1pm Buy locally grown and harvested farm products..217 Laurel St, Historic Downtown Conway, Facebook: Waccamaw Cooperative, WaccamawMarkets.org. Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Florence−9am2pm. Local farm products, grass-fed beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, dairy & seasonal organic vegetables. At parking lot, 2519 W Palmetto St, Florence. Charlie 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com. Yoga in the Park w/Yoga in Common–9-10am. Watch for the yogis to see where it will be, at The Market Common, near the lake or in Valor Park. Bring a beach towel or mat to practice on. By donation, sponsored by teachers from Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, The Market Common, MB. 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com. Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club– 9:30-10:30am. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dance-fitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com. DeVille Street Farmers Market–10am-2pm. Buy locally grown and harvested farm products. Market Commons MB on Deville St. Facebook: Waccamaw Cooperative, WaccamawMarkets.org. $5 Community Yoga Class–11am-Noon. The class costs just $5 and a portion benefits Coastal Animal Rescue in Murrells Inlet. Coastal Animal Rescue, a 501(c) 3 organization, is proud to be the only cage-free, no-kill, 100% volunteer cat and dog sanctuary in SC. 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

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

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

Suzanne Swearengen, AP, Dipl. OM (NCCAOM), is a licensed acupuncture physician and is board certified in both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. In her work, she strives to provide compassionate care for individuals seeking wholistic solutions for ailments, illnesses and maintenance of good health. Additional modalities include, but are not limited to, craniosacral therapy, homeopathic medicine and cold laser. Over the course of 15 years, she has developed her professional skills through credited courses and seminars in order to best serve her patients. See ad, page 17.

BONE HEALTH HEIDI McGOVERN, PT

Guild Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner Bones for Life® Teacher/Trainer 843-361-8436 heidimcgov@juno.com HeidiMcgovern.com One can always improve posture and mobility. Bones for Life® and Awareness Through Movement® classes, workshops and private Functional Integration® sessions are offered on the Strand and Florence. CE units available for “Bones” workshops. Heidi brings to her practice 30 years experience and a strong focus on the human drive to live a life of harmony with one’s self and others. See ad, page 9.

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

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

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Dr. Rummel's approach is to use comprehensive judgment to make the best choices to create an abundant life. See ad, page 17.

ENERGY HEALING & AURA READING RENÉE LEWIS, CCMT, RMT, RT(R) (M)(MR)ARRT Aura Photographer/Reader Usui Reiki Master/Teacher Chios® Master/Teacher Crystal Healer 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-241-0609 InnerLightOuterLove.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.

HYPNOTHERAPY MAXIMIZED MIND

Mike Oglesbee, CAH, MPNLP 843-957-6926 MaximizedMind.com Mike Oglesbee has developed the most powerful and effective system to boost you to success. Mike utilizes hypnosis, NLP, life coaching, and other traditional psychology methods to provide immediate, positive change within the 90% of the mind known as the subconscious where the root of problems actually exist. Success begins within. Call Mike for a free consultation, or visit MaximizedMind. com for more information.

NATURAL CHILDBIRTH BEACH BABY’S DOULA SERVICES INC

Pat Burrell, RN, CD, (DONA), WCBE, CLC, CHT 843-213-1393 BeachBabys.org Beach Baby’s provides services to assist families throughout pregnancy, as well as assistance with caring for baby after birth. It provides doula services and baby nurses in Horry, Georgetown and Marion counties. Its services also include rebirthing, wholistic childbirth education and massage. See ad, page 8.

PSYCHOTHERAPY KENNETH LUX, PHD

Alternative Health Clinic 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-712-2330 I work with individuals and couples. My approach focuses on trauma resolution. And by trauma I do 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 I also try to bring the idea of karma into the picture, and call this karma sensitive psychotherapy. I use 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 I have little or no need for psych drugs. Call me for a free phone consultation.

WELLNESS COACH LINDA SACCHETTI

Personal Wellness Coach Murrells Inlet 843-424-9586 or 843-651-9350 As a personal wellness coach, Linda Sacchetti has served the Grand Strand for seven years. My mission is teaching nutrition to promote health and well-being. I provide many services: weight-loss challenge facilitating, wellness evaluations, free metabolism tests, healthy breakfast in-services for businesses, and free personal 1-1 coaching for weight loss or weight gain. Join my team! Training provided. See ad, page 10.

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

Inlet Yoga is dedicated to serving yoga students at every level of their personal practice, offering classes seven days a week from beginner to advanced. Classes include Ashtanga, Hatha, Gentle, Boomer, Hot, Prenatal and Restorative. Our $5 community class on Saturdays, from 11am-12 pm, is followed by a free meditation class 12-12:30 pm that benefits the Coastal Carolina Animal Rescue of Murrells Inlet. Elements Day Space is now at Inlet Yoga offering massage and Dr. Hauschka skin-care treatments. Call Amada at 843-839-2762 to schedule an appointment. Come breathe, empower and transform yourself at Inlet Yoga.

LIVE OAK YOGA STUDIO

Karyl Tych, Certified Iyengar Teacher 9904A N Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach 843-340-YOGA (9642) LiveOakYogaStudio.com Come to Live Oak Yoga Studio to study Iyengar yoga known for its emphasis on clear methodical instruction, correct alignment, and the use of props. You’ll receive individual attention in each class. The studio is fully equipped including a rope wall. Karyl Tych, a certified Iyengar yoga teacher, has studied with B.K.S. Iyengar in India.

SECRET LOTUS YOGA & HEALING ARTS

417 79th Avenue N, Ste E (upstairs) Myrtle Beach 843-333-2656 SecretLotusYoga.com Secret Lotus offers Ashtangabased yoga classes ranging from beginner to advanced, challenging the breath, mind and body to connect in a powerful union. Brand new or experienced practitioners welcome! In addition to Ashtanga classes, we offer Ashtanga-influenced prenatal, gentle and Mommy & Me yoga. Also offering massage and Reiki. Mention this ad, and your first class is free.

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and perception. Emphasis on both theory and practice provides students with the necessary foundation to expand in a personal and profound way.

YOGA IN COMMON

3062 Deville St The Market Common, MB 843-839-9636, 843-385-6176 YogaInCommon.com YOGA in COMMON offers classes during a wide variety of hours, seven days per week. We welcome all students—new or those returning to yoga. Our schedule is also great for those who want to practice daily. Visit our website or follow us on Facebook to keep up with our wellness gatherings and special events.

YOGA DIVITA

4340 Big Barn Dr., #108 Little River, SC 29566 843.283.2827 dmdivita@yogadivita.com YogaDivita.com Yo g a D i Vi t a i s a wa r m , welcoming environment for all to come together. A place to be with ease, breathe with clarity, and move with grace. The multidisciplinary studio is the home of certified teachers in many forms of yoga; Hatha, Anusara, Warm Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, and more. Classes held Monday through Saturday, mornings and evenings, ages 13 and wiser.

YOGA THERAPY PATRICIA A. DUNNING, PhD, E-RYT500 Namaste Yoga Studio Myrtle Beach pdunning@juno.com Yoga-Namaste.com

Free phone therapy consultation. Heal your body, mind and spirit. My yoga therapy and Ayurveda wellness program (a combination of yoga, body-mind psychology and Ayurvedic practices) will help you to heal yourself. Using your basic Ayurvedic constitution–your physical, psychological, spiritual, diet and lifestyle–I develop a yoga therapy program that is unique to you. I look forward to helping guide you on your unique journey toward health and wholeness!

3901 N Kings Hwy, Ste 20-A 843-467-5444 ShantiMyrtleBeach.com Shanti Yoga offers Ashtanga (led and mysore), Vinyasa and Hot yoga classes. Free community class every Sunday; all donations benefit h.e.a.r.t. of Myrtle Beach. Each class explores breath, movement

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HELP WANTED CHURCH MUSIC DIRECTOR: Pianist for Unity Sunday morning service. Preferred: Ability to read music and work with band and choir, and openness to Unity philosophy (unity.org and unitymyrtlebeach.org). Please contact Rev. Margaret Hiller aT miracles2@ mindspring.com, 843-333-8249. SUNDAY MORNING CHILD CARE ASSISTANT: Unity Church, 10:30 – 12:30, to assist Youth Teacher. Required: Child care experience, dependability, and permission for background check. For more info contact: Charlene Yates, (843) 238-8516.

MISC Free Zyto Scan - a biofeedback that tells if your body is lacking in an essential oil. Call for details and consult. Modern Cleansing in Myrtle Beach, 843-828-4665

VOLUNTEERS RIVERKEEPER® Challenge. Youth and youth groups are invited to participate in the RIVERKEEPER® Challenge, a new program to engage youth in learning more about the health of their local water body and how to keep it clean and healthy. The RIVERKEEPER® Challenge is based on the World Water Monitoring Challenge (www.wwmd.org), an international education and outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world by engaging local citizen in basic monitoring of their local water bodies. By conducting simple monitoring tests, youth will learn about some of the most common indicators of water health, learn science in a fun and interactive way, and become better stewards of our local water resources. For more info, contact the RIVERKEEPER® office at 843-349-4007 and get involved in watching over our wonderful rivers! SC-CARES SANCTUARY VOLUNTEERS willing and able to do odd jobs for lots of furry hugs and kisses as payment...18 years or older or with chaperon. SC-CARES is a nonprofit no-kill shelter for exotic animals. Support by donating time and love. Lisa 843-546-7893, info@sc-cares.org. VO L U N T E E R W I T H T H E W E L L N E S S C O U N C I L f o r S C t o d a y. WellnessCouncilcSC.org. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to be subjects for Chios or Reiki healing classes from supervised students. Renée, 843-241-0609, 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB.

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